Geriatric alcohol use disorder: a review for primary care physicians.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mayocp.2015.03.012.
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Abstract
Alcohol use disorder in the geriatric population is a growing public health problem that is likely to continue to increase as the baby boomer generation ages. Primary care providers play a critical role in the recognition and management of these disorders. This concise review will focus on the prevalence, risk factors, screening, and clinical management of geriatric alcohol use disorder from a primary care perspective.
Medical subject headings
- Alcoholism
- Primary Health Care