Excerpt from The Mortality of Alcohol: A Statistical Approximation of the Deaths in the United States in Which Alcohol May Figure as a Causative or Contributory Factor
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a groundbreaking statistical study of the mortality rate in the United States attributable to alcohol consumption. The author, a renowned expert in the field of alcohol-related mortality, meticulously examines data from 1908 to determine the probable number of deaths caused directly or indirectly by alcohol among males aged 20-74. The book draws on the expertise of three distinguished medical directors from leading insurance companies, who provide estimates of the percentage of deaths from various causes that can be linked to alcohol. These estimates form the basis for calculating the overall mortality rate due to alcohol consumption. The study delves into the complex relationship between alcohol and a wide range of diseases, including heart disease, liver disease, respiratory ailments, and cancer. It sheds light on the extent to which alcohol contributes to premature deaths and provides valuable insights into the impact of alcohol misuse on public health. This book is a significant contribution to the understanding of alcohol-related mortality and its implications for society. It offers a comprehensive assessment of the problem and highlights the need for effective strategies to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol consumption. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333669256_0
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