Trends in Alcohol-Related Deaths by Sex in the US, 1999-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Alcohol consumption rates have been increasing among women in the US, which may affect mortality rates and sex gaps. Therefore, conducting a comprehensive assessment of sex differences in alcohol-related deaths is essential to inform targeted interventions and policies aimed at reducing the burden of alcohol-related harm among the population.

Objective

To examine sex differences in the burden and trends of alcohol-related mortality in the US from 1999 to 2020.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional time series study used Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research data on alcohol-related deaths from 1999 to 2020. Alcohol-related deaths were identified from the underlying cause of death files

SUBMITTER: Karaye IM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10383009 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature