Physicians and the World Health Organization (WHO) highlight the risks associated with alcohol consumption. WHO reports that alcohol-related deaths remain high, with 2.6 million deaths in 2019, predominantly affecting men and younger individuals. Roughly 400 million people globally have an alcohol use disorder.
In 2019, 2.6 million deaths were caused by alcohol ⚠️ 2 million were among men ⚠️ 13% of deaths were among younger people aged 20-39 years https://t.co/zk0WbU47Rc https://t.co/FX7kGODhIi
Alcohol can increase risks to health, even at low levels, but the majority of harms stem from heavy episodic or continuous consumption. Know the risks, protect your health. 🆕 WHO global status report on alcohol & health and treatment of substance use disorders… https://t.co/zsOYK3Jy7T
Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organization says, adding that while the death rate has dropped slightly in recent years it remained “unacceptably high.” https://t.co/WkqIBXiqIH
Roughly 400 million people globally, or 7% of people over 15 years old, meet the criteria for an alcohol use disorder, according to a new WHO report. https://t.co/IgCWnTlGaQ
“Alcohol is a drug, it can be addictive,” says physician @kavitapmd on the U.S. potentially updating its alcohol use guidelines. “what seems like a common habit, people should know for them, it might not be the right thing to do.” https://t.co/efX6PL1spk