Alcohol Epidemiology in the Americas
Washington, D.C.; PAHO; 2021-11-10. (PAHONMHMH21-0038).
in English
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ABSTRACT
This fact sheet presents facts about alcohol epidemiology broken down by total population, among drinkers, and between males and females in the Region of the Americas. It includes statistics related to alcohol use, morbidity, and mortality. The fact sheet goes on to highlight the indicator alcohol per capita consumption, and provides information to the public about what this indicator tells us in terms of drinks consumed per year and per day. It concludes with some recommendations and includes a short list of references used to develop the content.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
Health problem:
Goal 11: Inequalities and inequities in health
Database:
PAHO-IRIS
Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Americas
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Alcohol Drinking
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Alcohol Industry
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Indicators of Morbidity and Mortality
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Risk Factors
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Morbidity
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Mortality
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Statistics
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Alcoholic Beverages
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
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Equity and inequality
Language:
English
Year:
2021
