Similarly, no significant differences were noted between age groups in regards to alcohol consumption and engagement in sexual risk behaviors such as UAI. However, the association between alcohol consumption and sexual risk taking was found to be stronger for older participants (75th percentile, ~ 37 years old) than for younger participants (25th percentile, ~20 years old). Put simply, when older MSM drank and engaged in sexual activities, they were more likely than their younger counterparts to engage in activities with a high level of risk (as per the composite risk variable).