Alcohol's Impact on Health and Mortality

Alcohol's harmful use is linked to over 200 different disease and injury conditions, causing 3 million deaths globally in 2016. It is estimated to result in 131 million years of life loss due to premature mortality or disability. Alcohol's mortality risk surpasses that of various diseases like tuberculosis, HIV, and diabetes. Men bear a higher alcohol-related burden than women. Notably, even adults aged 20 to 39 face significant alcohol-attributable deaths, emphasizing the risks at a young age. Alcohol, when misused, can be harmful, highlighting the importance of maintaining a low-risk drinking habit for health span and lifespan.

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