Factors Related to Problem Drinking in Korean Elderly

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and related risk factors ofproblem drinking in Korean elderly population.Method/Statistical Analysis: Participants (n=817) aged 65 years or older were selected from KoreaNational Health Nutrition Examination Survey [KNHANES] 2018. Sociodemographic characteristicsand AUDIT-C score obtained KNHANES dataset. scores categorized into twogroups, including low risk, high-risk alcohol according WHO guidelines. Data analysis wasperformed using SPSS WIN 25.0 program.Findings: In study, was 31.9%, respectively. Adjustedmean AUDIT higher men, younger individuals, as well those with lower educationlevels that smoked. Results revealed demographic variables, sex, age, educationlevel, smoking, important affected drinking. particular, since family numberand smoking most significant factor, odds ratio for among participantsthat smoked 2.49 [(95% confidence interval (CI)=1.31-4.71)].Improvements/Applications: This suggests educational level, andsmoking are a