The effects of exceeding low-risk drinking thresholds on self-rated health and all-cause mortality in older adults: the Tromsø study 1994–2020 ...

• Main Authors: Stelander, Line Tegner, Lorem, Geir Fagerjord, Høye, Anne, Bramness, Jørgen G., Wynn, Rolf, Grønli, Ole Kristian
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: figshare 2023
• Subjects: Medicine; Biotechnology; Sociology; FOS Sociology; 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified; FOS Biological sciences; Science Policy; Tromsø
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6580952.v1; https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/The_effects_of_exceeding_low-risk_drinking_thresholds_on_self-rated_health_and_all-cause_mortality_in_older_adults_the_Troms_study_1994_2020/6580952/1

Abstract Background Based on findings of increasing alcohol consumption in older adults, it is important to clarify the health consequences. Using data from the Tromsø study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between different levels of alcohol consumption in old adulthood and self-rated health trajectories and all-cause mortality. Methods This is an epidemiological study utilizing repeated measures from the Tromsø study cohort. It allows follow-up of participants from 1994 to 2020. A total of 24,590 observations of alcohol consumption were made in older adults aged 60–99 (53% women). Primary outcome measures: Self-rated health (SRH) and all-cause mortality. SRH was reported when attending the Tromsø study. Time of death was retrieved from the Norwegian Cause of Death Registry. The follow-up time extended from the age of study entry to the age of death or end of follow-up on November 25, 2020. Predictor: Average weekly alcohol consumption (non-drinker, < 100 g/week, ≥100 g/week). We fitted ...