Alcohol and health among Brazilians: Panorama 2025 study also shows that overconsumption is on the rise among older people
According to research Alcohol and the health of Brazilians: Panorama 2025Approximately 64% of Brazilians say they have not drunk alcohol this year. The decline in alcohol consumption is even more pronounced among young people, who tend to limit their drinking to a maximum of two drinks.
Alcohol consumption declines in Brazil
This study Ipsos-Ipek, The number of people between the ages of 18 and 24 who adhere to abstinence reached 46%, an 18% increase compared to the previous year. Among adults aged 25 to 34, the estimate rose from 47% to 61%. Number 2 Mariana Tibescoordinator of CISAThe data underscores the theory that young people are quitting drinking, according to the company that commissioned the analysis.
“We don’t yet know whether they are just quitting drinking and adopting healthy behaviors, or whether they have developed a preference for other drugs. But either way, the positive fact is that this generation is already distorting traditional relationships through youth alcohol abuse.” said in an interview with “The Grove”.
However, this decline was more prevalent among the highly educated and class-affiliated residents of the Southeast region. A/B. This phenomenon is not observed among people with low incomes, and experts believe that low-income people lack knowledge about the risks of drinking. On the other hand, those who had this information began taking the substance only once a week or once every two weeks.
Overdose remains a concern
However, even as young people move away from alcohol, research shows that between 2010 and 2023, the rate of heavy drinking among Brazilians over 55 increased from 7.7% to 8.6%. Researchers consider this finding alarming. This is because in this age group there is less tolerance to the substance, the effects tend to be more severe, and the risk of infection increases. strokeheart failure, and even cancer.
Additionally, they point out that it can exacerbate emotional problems. “This is alarming because Brazil’s population is aging and for many it is a period of social isolation from family that can pose challenges. It is a stage in life where chronic diseases, not to mention health problems, are more prevalent. Therefore, if you abuse alcohol at this stage of life, it can be very serious.” He said to Tibes:
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