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What Advice Do Older Adults Receive About Alcohol Consumption?, Sandra Jones, Don Iverson, Peter Caputi
What Advice Do Older Adults Receive About Alcohol Consumption?, Sandra Jones, Don Iverson, Peter Caputi
Don C. Iverson
Alcohol risks for older people transpose into considerable alcohol-related morbidity and mortality. The 2009 NHMRC Australian Drinking Guidelines recommend ‘Older people . . . consult with their health professionals about the most appropriate level of drinking for their health’ [1]. This study aimed to examine the extent to which older adults engage in, and are prepared to engage in, these conversations with health professionals.