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Epidemiological Trends and Disparities in Alcohol-Related Mortality Among Adults in the United States: A CDC Wonder Database Analysis (1999-2020)

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This study examined U.S. alcohol-related mortality from toxic effects of alcohol (ICD-10 T51) among adults aged 25 and older between 1999 and 2020 using CDC WONDER death certificate data. Joinpoint regression was used to assess trends in age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMR) and average annual percent change (AAPC).<br /><br />Overall, toxic effects of alcohol caused 179,492 deaths during the study period. The national AAMR rose substantially from 1.04 in 1999 to 8.76 in 2020, with a significant AAPC of 10.04. Men had a higher overall AAMR than women (6.22 vs 1.97), but women experienced a slightly faster increase over time (AAPC 10.8 vs 10.2). By race and ethnicity, American Indian populations had the highest mortality rate (15.13), while Asian or Pacific Islander populations had the lowest (0.70). Non-Hispanic Black adults showed the highest trend increase over time (AAPC 11.5).<br /><br />Geographic differences were also notable. The Midwest had the highest AAMR (4.6), while the South had the lowest (3.5). All regions showed significant increases, with the fastest rise in the Midwest (AAPC 14.2). Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas had very similar rates overall. Most deaths occurred at decedents’ homes, followed by other/unknown locations. States in the highest mortality range included New Mexico, West Virginia, Alaska, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia.<br /><br />The authors conclude that alcohol-related mortality has increased sharply across the U.S., with important disparities by sex, race, and region. They emphasize the need for targeted public health interventions to reduce alcohol-related harm.

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John N. George

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Author List Adnan Bhat, Aman Ullah, Atul Kapoor, Ayesha Bhat, Faiza Khalifa, Faizan Ahmed, Farman Ali, Husnain Ahmad, Jaymin G. Patel, John N. George, John W. Merriman III, Kainat Aman, Muhammad Hunain, Mushood Ahmed, Naveen Baskaran, Nisar Asmi, Riley G. Jones,

Category Research

Concept Alcohol-Related Mortality

Concept Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate

Concept Average Annual Percent Change

Concept Mortality Trend

Concept Epidemiology

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization University of Florida

Presenting Author John N. George

Track Other

Keywords

alcohol-related mortality

toxic effects of alcohol

CDC WONDER

age-adjusted mortality rate

joinpoint regression

average annual percent change

racial disparities

regional differences

public health interventions

United States

Alcohol-Related Mortality

Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate

Average Annual Percent Change

Mortality Trend

Epidemiology