OK Boomer: A longitudinal analysis unravelling generational cohort differences in alcohol consumption among Australians.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Alcohol consumption is a key preventable cause of disease and injury worldwide. Recent evidence suggests that younger generations may be consuming less alcohol. However, it is still uncertain whether this trend is temporary or indicative of an enduring generational shift. This study sought to determine whether there are generational differences in alcohol consumption in Australia, while accounting for age and other sociodemographic factors.

Design and setting

The analysis used data from the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey.

Participants

The analysis included 23 368 participants (51.9% female) across 23 waves of data. Participants were classified into different generational cohorts according to Pew Research Centre def

SUBMITTER: Di Censo G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12779584 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature