Study: Arizona has fourth-highest alcohol poisoning death rate in US

Arizona has the fourth-highest alcohol poisoning death rate among all U.S. states according to a recent CDC study.

The rate in Arizona was 18.7 deaths per million people over age 15, based on data from 2010-2012. That rate was among the highest in the nation. Ninety-three individuals die each year in Arizona from alcohol poisoning.

Alaska had the highest death rate (46.5 per million), followed by New Mexico (32.7) and Rhode Island (22.8). Alabama (5.3), Texas (5.4) and Illinois (5.6) had the lowest death rates.

Nationwide, a little more than three-quarters of deaths are of those 35 to 64 years old. Three out of every four deaths are men. About a third of all deaths, for both men and women, are in the 45-54 age bracket.

Binge-drinking is to blame for many of these deaths. According to the report, about 38 million U.S. adults binge drink four times per month on average. During those times, drinkers report consuming an average of eight drinks.

About six people per day die from alcohol poisoning in the U.S.

Related

Why your back locks up, and how to get moving againValley-based sandwich shop Cheba Hut opening location in south ScottsdaleFlorida is set to carry out 18th execution this year and moving closer to tying recordGimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don’t expect to get $5,000 checks after midtermsSanTan Spirit House in downtown Chandler debuts all-day coffee programJD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he’s focusing on midterms