Srinagar: Younger generations are increasingly turning away from alcohol, with Generation Z at the forefront of a cultural shift that could have far-reaching public health implications, according to a new study.

Researchers from Flinders University in Australia analysed more than 20 years of data from over 23,000 Australians, revealing that abstention from alcohol is on the rise and weekly alcohol consumption is declining, particularly among younger cohorts. Using data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey, the team tracked drinking patterns across five generational groups: the Silent Generation (1928–1945), Baby Boomers (1946–1964), Generation X (1965–1980), Millennials (1981–1996), and Generation Z (1997–2012).

Lead author Dr Gianluca Di Censo from

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