Nearly one-third of people over the age of 65 in the U. S. live alone, as compared to half of those over 85.

在美国，65岁以上独居的人有将近三分之一，而85岁以上独居的人则有一半。

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 40 million people older than 65 live alone.

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The researchers note that people who live alone, are unemployed, are less educated, and were born in the U.S. are all more likely to drink alcohol (and more of it).

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