More OAPs being admitted to hospital for boozing than teens Figures show problem drinkers have surged to 8.4million since February 2020 with 117,690 booze-linked admissions for people aged 60 to 64 between April and December last year Updated Many pensioners are ending up in hospital due to alcohol-related illnesses (Image: Getty Images) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.