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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
3,000,000
Deaths / day
8,219
Deaths / hour
342
Deaths / second
0.10
Overview
Alcohol is responsible for 3 million deaths every year — 5.3% of all deaths globally. 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
Heavy drinking
Binge drinking
Genetic predisposition
Mental health conditions
Social pressure
Early age of first drink
Age group most affected
20-49 (leading risk factor in this age group)
Global trend
Stable