Calls for UK government to tackle alcohol-related deaths in older people

Health experts say record number of over-55s are dying from heavy drinking while under-35s are consuming less

Health experts are demanding tough action to tackle the record number of older people dying because of heavy drinking, amid a historic shift away from alcohol by younger generations.

The UK is undergoing a major generational shift in its drinking habits, with many over-55s consuming dangerous amounts at the same time as under-35s embrace teetotal lifestyles.

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