Alcohol as a Public Health Problem

Question 1

What kinds of alcohol harm occur in 16-34 y/o?

Answer 1

Accidents/ trauma
Self Harm and Suicide
Alcohol intoxication (poisoning)
 7-10% female deaths in age group 
15-20% male deaths

Question 2

What kinds of alcohol harm occur in 34-64 y/o?

Answer 2

Alcohol related liver disease
6-12% female deaths
10-12% male deaths

Question 3

What kinds of alcohol harm occur in 64+ y/o?

Answer 3

Alcohol related cancers. . Breast, oesophagus, colon, mouth and upper aerodigestive tract.
2-3% of deaths