Alcohol consumption among older adults in Aotearoa/New Zealand: a comparison of ‘baby boomers’ and ‘over-65s’

摘要

The AUDIT-C screening measure for hazardous and heavy episodic drinking was included in a 2006 postal survey of a representative population sample of New Zealanders aged 55–70 years (N? =? 6642) funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand. Results from logistic regressions showed that New Zealand Europeans and Māori, males, those with higher incomes, and those with a good standard of living were significantly more likely to drink hazardously. Heavy episodic drinking was more likely among men, Māori, and those with secondary or no school qualifications. The findings warrant further research into alcohol consumption among older people as this cohort moves into retirement.