Binge drinking among Hispanic older adults: 2015-2019

Previous research has shown that older adults (i.e., individuals 50 years or older) show a high propensity to report unhealthy alcohol habits. Much is to be gleaned regarding these relationships among Hispanic older adults. The purpose of the present study was to examine correlates of binge drinking among a national sample of Hispanic older adults. Pooled data from the 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health were analyzed among 4,152 Hispanic individuals. Findings revealed that a sizable percentage (17.9%) of individuals reported binge drinking in the past 30 days. Of the sample, 15.1% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes reported binge drinking and high co-morbid substance use was found. The findings can address critical gaps in Hispanic health care, prevention messaging, and harm reduction.

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Research has found a significant percentage of binge drinking among Hispanic older adults, with 15.1% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes reporting this behavior, as well as high co-morbid substance use. These findings can help address critical gaps in Hispanic health care, prevention messaging, and harm reduction.