Thursday, July 02, 2009
Study examines link between alcohol and death
One out of every 25 deaths can be attributed to alcohol consumption, according to a new study (.pdf file) from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. The report said the majority of those deaths are caused by injuries, cancer, cardiovascular disease and liver cirrhosis.
According to a press release, researchers found the rate of alcohol-related deaths was highest in Europe, where 1 out of every 10 deaths is attributed to alcohol. Average alcohol consumption in Europe was 13 drinks per week; 10-11 drinks per week was the average in North America.
The study was published in the June 26 edition of The Lancet.
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