Andy Towers

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Associate Professor in Mental Health & Addiction, School of Health Sciences, Massey University, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Research shows that hazardous drinking is an issue for older people. from www.shutterstock.com

October 3, 2018

Andy Towers, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Research shows that up to 40% of adults aged 50 and over are hazardous drinkers. For men in this age group this increases to almost 50%.

Older adults’ health may mainly reflect wealth and socioeconomic status, not the amount they drink. katinalynn/flickr

February 3, 2017

Andy Towers, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Baby boomers might not be boosting their health with a glass or two of alcohol a day after all.