Contribution of Excessive Alcohol Consumption to Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost in the United States

This study aimed to update the national estimates of alcohol-attributable deaths (AAD) and years of potential life lost (YPLL) in the United States. The results show that excessive drinking accounted for 1 in 10 deaths among working-age adults and remains a leading cause of premature mortality nationwide. About 5% of all average annual AAD and 10% of average annual YPLL involved individuals under 21 years of age.

URL

http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/13_0293.htm?utm_source=FindYouthInfo.gov&utm_medium=Federal%20Links&utm_campaign=Reports-and-Resources

Federal Agencies

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Federal Departments

Department of Health and Human Services

Section

Publications

Topic

Substance Use/Misuse

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Contribution of Excessive Alcohol Consumption to Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost in the United States

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