Alcohol Poisoning Most Common Among Middle Aged Adults

If you most closely relate alcohol poisoning cases to college campus parties, think again.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34 percent of alcohol poisoning deaths occur among middle aged adults aged 45–54. The second highest deaths occur among 35–44 and 55–64 year olds, both at the rate of 21 percent.

Men make up the highest group at 76 percent. Of those, 68 percent are white, non-Hispanic men.

Number of deaths due to alcohol poisoning per 1 million residents in the atom Alliance states:
Alabama
Indiana
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee 		5.3-6.7
8.6-11.8
8.6-11.8
5.3-6.7
6.8-8.5

 
Life-threatening signs of alcohol poisoning

  • Inability to wake up
  • Vomiting
  • Slow breathing (fewer than 8 breaths per minute)
  • Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)
  • Seizures
  • Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness

To learn more about alcohol poisoning, download the complete infographic from the CDC.

Contracted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), atom Alliance is working to improve alcohol abuse disorder screening in physician offices. Learn more.

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Archie Hamilton

Archie Hamilton has 20 years of experience in behavioral and mental health counseling and a Masters degree in counseling. He is a certified Motivational Interviewing Trainer and has specialized experience in case management and substance abuse services.