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Oct 29, 2025

4 min

Uncorking the Truth: Why Drinking Alcohol Gets Riskier As You Age National Geographic Explains

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), people over 65 accounted for 38% of all alcohol-related deaths from 2020-2021. This article explores why drinking alcohol gets riskier as you age, drawing on insights from National Geographic and other experts.

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