CDC Report Links Alcohol to 1 in 10 Deaths Among Working-Age Adults

Excessive alcohol use contributed to approximately one in ten deaths among working-age adults in the United States, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report, released in *Preventing Chronic Disease*, examined mortality rates for individuals between 20 and 64 years old.

The CDC study did not detail the specific causes of death linked to alcohol. However, excessive alcohol consumption is known to contribute to a range of health issues, including liver disease, heart disease, and certain cancers.

Further information regarding the specific findings is available in the CDC's *Preventing Chronic Disease* publication.