Consumo abusivo de álcool e fatores associados na população idosa: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

Abuse of alcohol in the third age usually goes unnoticed by public health, family, public safety and even the media, so alcoholism creates great problems in the elderly, being a public health issue. Objective: This article aims to identify in the scientific literature the factors associated with abusive use of alcohol by the elderly population. Methodology: This is an integrative review of a descriptive character, in the Portuguese language with publications in the period 2008-2015, available in electronic databases such as Google Scholar, SCIELO (Sientific Electronic Library Online), VHL (Virtual Health Library) and in electronic health journals. Results: Study shows damages caused by alcohol use affect society as a whole intensifies when referring to alcohol and alcohol abuse, and alcohol dependence increases the risk of family disruption, has negative consequences for the health and well-being of the family. quality of life of the elderly, increasing the risk of morbidities that lead to death or functional limitations as violent mental disorders. Final considerations: To conclude the study, it is important to emphasize the high rate of alcohol abuse by elderly people, with this we see a panorama of the current issues of old age, as fundamental elements in society. The current scenario requires interventions for the elderly with the purpose of a better quality of life.