Addiction
Alcohol screening cutoffs may differ by age and sex
Suggested cutoffs ranged from 2 points for women aged 80 and older to 6 points for men aged 20–64.Suggested cutoffs ranged from 2 points for women aged 80 and older to 6 points for men aged 20–64.
Cohort · 95,477 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied95,477 adults in Finland, 5‐year follow‐up, against men aged 20-64
What changedCutoffs predicting alcohol-related harm were 2 points for women aged ≥80 versus 6 points for men aged 20-64
The catchComorbidities and medications were unaccounted for and could alter cutoffs, especially in older adults