CDC study ranks Indiana 21st nationally for binge drinking as public health concerns persist - WBIW
INDIANA — A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study places Indiana 21st in the nation for adult binge drinking, with approximately 16.5%... A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ranked Indiana 21st in the nation for adult binge drinking, with approximately 16.5% of Hoosier adults reporting regular participation in the habit. Despite a modest annual decrease in binge drinking rates between 2011 and 2023, public health officials have warned that excessive alcohol consumption remains a major health and economic burden. The CDC defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08% or higher, typically occurring after consuming 4 or more drinks for women or 5 or more for men within about a two-hour span. The study also identified cultural habits, state-level alcohol policies, and environmental factors as factors influencing per capita consumption and binge drinking frequency. Excessive alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of death in the US, contributing to approximately 178,000 deaths annually. The consequences of excessive drinking include cancer, mental health issues, and increased risk of alcohol use disorders, anxiety, and depression. Public health agencies are urging individuals to review their drinking habits and community-level prevention programs across Indiana.
Published : 9 hours ago by WBIW News - 1 in Health
INDIANA — A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study places Indiana 21st in the nation for adult binge drinking, with approximately 16.5% of Hoosier adults reporting regular particip... [2117 symbols]
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