Alcohol-Induced Deaths in Australia Hit 20-Year High, Experts Urge Stronger Regulation
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Sophie Cousins
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Australian experts are raising alarms over rising alcohol-induced death rates, which hit a 20-year high in 2022 at 6.2 deaths per 100,000 people. In 2024, there were 1,765 alcohol-induced deaths, up from 1,362 in 2015. Most deaths stem from chronic conditions like liver cirrhosis and predominantly affect men. Experts are calling for stronger regulation of alcohol advertising and increased specialist services to address the growing demand and reverse the trend.
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Twitter / XAlcohol-Induced Deaths in Australia Hit 20-Year High, Experts Urge Stronger Regulationmdsc.peKey quotes
· 3 pulledAlcohol is deeply ingrained in Australia's culture.
The rate of alcohol-induced deaths reached its highest point in more than 20 years: 6.2 deaths for every 100,000 people.
There were 1765 alcohol-induced deaths in Australia in 2024, a significant increase from the 1362 in 2015.
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