Marital Status and Drinking Behaviors Among Older Hispanic Adults in the United States
2024
Marriage and Drinking Habits in Older Hispanic Adults
Sample size: 316
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Nazario-Acevedo Jaminette, Yamashita Takashi, Bulanda Jennifer, Brown J Scott
Primary Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore
Hypothesis
Marriage is associated with lower alcohol consumption behaviors among older Hispanic adults in the United States.
Conclusion
Married older Hispanic adults drink significantly less alcohol compared to their unmarried peers.
Supporting Evidence
- Married older Hispanic adults consume 66% fewer alcoholic drinks per week than unmarried counterparts.
- Older Hispanic women consume 90% fewer alcoholic drinks per week than older Hispanic men.
Takeaway
Being married helps older Hispanic adults drink less alcohol, which is good for their health.
Methodology
Data were obtained from the 2018 U.S. Health and Retirement Study and analyzed using negative binomial regression.
Participant Demographics
Hispanic adults aged 51 years and older.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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