1 in 20 deaths globally is a result of alcohol use
By Nina Avramova, CNN Fri September 21, 2018 (CNN)Over 3 million people died from alcohol consumption in 2016, equating to 1 in 20 deaths globally, according to a new report by the World Health Organization. More than 75% of these deaths were among men, says the report, published Friday. The largest cause of death -- 28% -- was due to injuries. This was followed by 21% of deaths due to digestive disorders [...]