Alcohol and the health of Brazilians: The Panorama 2025 survey also showed that excess alcohol intake has increased among older people
According to the survey Alcohol and the health of Brazilians: Panorama 2025About 64% of Brazilians say they did not drink alcohol this year. The decline in alcohol consumption is most pronounced among young people, who, when they drink, tend to limit themselves to a maximum of two drinks.
Decreased alcohol consumption in Brazil
The research he conducted ipsos-ipc, It was revealed that the number of those committed to abstinence, in the age group from 18 to 24 years, reached 46%, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. Among adults between the ages of 25 and 34, the percentage increased from 47% to 61%. second Mariana Tibbs,coordinator CISAThe company commissioned the analysis, and the data highlights the theory that young people stop drinking alcohol.
“We still don’t know whether they have stopped drinking and are just adopting healthy behaviors or whether they prefer other substances. But, in any case, it is a positive fact that this generation is distorting the relationship that was already traditional with alcohol use in youth.” He said in an interview with “globe”.
But this reduction prevailed among residents of the southeastern region with higher education and belonging to castes dad. This phenomenon has not been observed among low-income people, which experts link to a lack of knowledge about the dangers of drinks. On the other hand, individuals with this information began taking the substance only once a week or every two weeks.
Overeating remains a concern
But while young people have turned away from alcohol, the study showed that between 2010 and 2023, excessive consumption rose from 7.7% to 8.6% among Brazilians aged 55 and over. Researchers consider this finding alarming, because in this age group, where tolerance to the substance is lower, the effects tend to be more significant, increasing the risk of cancer. StrokeHeart failure and even cancer.
Furthermore, they point out that it can exacerbate emotional problems. “This is worrying, because the Brazilian population is aging, and for many people, it is a time associated with social isolation, from family, and can bring challenges. Not to mention health issues. It is a stage of life in which chronic diseases are more prevalent. So, when you abuse alcohol at this stage of life, it can be very dangerous.” He said to Thebes.
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