Deaths caused by alcohol
20-49 (leading risk factor in this age group) · Stable trend
LifestyleDeaths today
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Deaths this year
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Key fact
Alcohol is the leading risk factor for death among males aged 15-49.
Deaths / year
2,600,000
Deaths / day
7,123
Deaths / hour
297
Deaths / second
0.08
Overview
Alcohol is responsible for about 2.6 million deaths every year, 4.7% of all deaths globally (WHO, 2024). It contributes to over 200 diseases and injury conditions, including liver cirrhosis, cancers, cardiovascular disease, and alcohol use disorders. More than three-quarters of alcohol-related deaths are among men.
Risk Factors
Age group most affected
20-49 (leading risk factor in this age group)
Global trend
Stable
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