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This study estimates the national prevalence of drinking patterns (current, heavy, and binge) and the associated factors, among older Brazilians.

Cross‐sectional study using survey data from ELSI‐Brazil (2015–2016).

A total of 7839 adults aged 50 years or older.

Respondents were asked about alcohol drinking. Alcohol consumption status was categorized as current drinkers (last month), heavy drinkers (≥7 drinks/week for females and ≥14 drinks/week for males), and binge drinkers (≥4 drinks on one occasion for females and ≥5 drinks on one occasion for males). Covariates included sociodemographic characteristics, tobacco smoking, depression, and number of chronic diseases.

Of the 7839 participants, 29.4% were current drinkers, 5.1% were heavy drinkers, and 10.3% reported binge drinking. In the ≥60 years old age group, the …