Question 4624
Are people over 65 years old more sensitive to the effects of alcohol?
- Yes.
- No, age does not affect sensitivity to alcohol.
- No, young people between 16 and 29 years old are more sensitive.
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Correct answer: Yes.
Yes. In general, people over 65, like those under 18, are more sensitive to the effects of alcohol and have more difficulty managing the impairments it causes. So age does affect sensitivity, and not just among younger people.