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Recent patterns of alcohol consumption in the Russian elderly, 1992-1996
1Department of Nutrition, Schools of Public Health and Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 27516-3997, USA. NAMVAR_ZOHOORI@UNC.EDU
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|October 10, 1997
Summary
Alcohol consumption decreased in Russian elderly (aged 60+) between 1992-1996. However, some individuals increased their intake, particularly men aged 60-69, raising concerns.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Alcohol consumption patterns among the elderly are crucial for public health.
- Understanding trends in this demographic is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze alcohol consumption trends in Russian elderly individuals (aged 60-100) from 1992 to 1996.
- To identify demographic differences in drinking prevalence and quantity within this age group.
Main Methods:
- Utilized nationally representative data from the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey (RLMS).
- Employed three-stage stratified cluster probability sampling for population representation.
- Analyzed data collected between 1992 and 1996.
Main Results:
- Observed a decreasing prevalence of alcohol consumption among Russian elderly during the study period.
- Noted an increase in the quantity of alcohol consumed by some individuals within this population.
- Identified significantly higher prevalence and consumption amounts in men aged 60-69 compared to older men and women.
Conclusions:
- While reduced drinking prevalence is positive, increased consumption quantity among some elderly drinkers is a public health concern.
- Age and sex are significant factors influencing alcohol consumption patterns in the Russian elderly.
- Further research is needed to understand the implications of these consumption changes.