"Silent Epidemic" of Alcohol Problems in Older People

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"Silent epidemic" of alcohol problems in older people

The ageing of populations worldwide means that the absolute number of older people with alcohol problems is on the increase, and a real danger exists that a "silent epidemic" may be evolving, according to researchers in Ireland.

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