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Adults over age 60
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are more susceptible to effects of alcohol due to aging metabolism
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Adults over 60 are more susceptible to alcohol effects due to age-related changes in metabolism, decreased liver efficiency, lower body water content, and increased sensitivity. Alcohol impacts older adults more severely even at lower consumption levels.