Source: Fox News
Summary
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that U.S. alcohol use declined overall from 2022 to 2024, but remained above pre-pandemic levels. Among adults aged 50 to 64, alcohol use increased by nearly 4%, and heavy drinking rose by over 36%. Women saw a larger increase in heavy drinking compared to men. The study, based on self-reported data from 114,352 adults, noted that heavy drinking was defined as five or more drinks per day for men and four or more for women. Researchers acknowledged limitations, including self-reporting bias and the lack of data on why drinking patterns changed.
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Author: Evan Null
