Figure 5.2.9: Heavy drinking by age group
Percent of population drinking five or more drinks at least once a month in the past year, Middlesex-London, Ontario and Peer Group, 2015/16
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Source:
Canadian Community Health Survey [2015-2016], Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term CareNote:
*Estimate should be interpreted with caution due to high variability
In 2015/16, the proportion of people who reported heavy drinking decreased significantly as age increased.
Those in the 20–44 age group reported heavy drinking rate of 31.8% compared to 7.6% in those aged 65 and older.