Douglass R L
Recent Dev Alcohol. 1984;2:251-66.
The social dynamics and epidemiological factors of alcoholism among old people are among the most important areas for research as the population of the United States ages and the reported incidence of alcoholism among the elderly increases. Little research has been conducted, however, that would provide an empirical basis for the development of interventions, policies, or programs designed to deal with the growing problem. This chapter reviews the current state of knowledge regarding published research in the area of aging and alcoholism and proposes areas in which research is badly needed. In addition, the results of the 1981 White House Conference on Aging that deal with alcoholism are reviewed in support of the proposed research initiatives.
随着美国人口老龄化以及老年人中酒精中毒报告发病率的上升，老年人酒精中毒的社会动态和流行病学因素成为最重要的研究领域之一。然而，几乎没有开展过能为制定应对这一日益严重问题的干预措施、政策或项目提供实证依据的研究。本章回顾了关于衰老与酒精中毒领域已发表研究的当前知识状况，并提出了急需开展研究的领域。此外，还回顾了1981年白宫老龄问题会议中与酒精中毒相关的结果，以支持所提议的研究倡议。
