A new report has revealed that over three million deaths per year are alcohol-related, accounting for nearly 5% of all deaths worldwide.
Alarming rate of alcohol-related deaths highlighted. Images by PxHere and Jesús Esteban San José/Pexels
Notably, the vast majority of these deaths occurred among men. The highest prevalence was in the 20 to 39 age group.. Disadvantaged and especially vulnerable populations have higher rates of alcohol-related death and hospitalisation. Alcohol is the leading risk factor for premature mortality and disability among those aged 20 to 39 years, accounting for 13% of all deaths in this age group, according toOf all deaths attributable to alcohol in 2019, an estimated 724 000 deaths were due to injuries, such as those from traffic accidents, self-harm, and interpersonal violence.article, alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive substance in South Africa.
Alcohol consumption, even at low levels, can bring health risks. However, most alcohol-related harms come from heavy episodic or continuous alcoholWhile alcohol abuse harms the health of the person consuming alcohol by affecting their vital organs and increasing susceptibility to life-threatening diseases, it also affects others.
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