Booze Linked To 1 In 25 Deaths Worldwide

Booze Linked To 1 In 25 Deaths Worldwide – CBS News

Alcohol consumption is linked to one in every 25 deaths worldwide, according to a study that concludes the effects of drinking are as harmful as smoking.

In a series of articles published in The Lancet, alcohol is linked to behavioral deaths, like violent injuries, as well as medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, cancer and liver disorders like cirrhosis.

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