GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Alcoholism Onset Timeline Statistics
Onset of alcoholism typically occurs in early adulthood, with a peak risk between ages 18 to 29.
In this post, we explore alarming statistics surrounding alcoholism onset, shedding light on the prevalence, risks, and impact of alcohol use disorder in the United States. From early experimentation to severe dependency and associated health consequences, the numbers paint a concerning picture of the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by alcoholism.
Statistic 1
"Out of the youths aged 12 to 20 years, more than 7.1 million were reported to consume alcohol, much above the legal drinking age limit: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism."
Statistic 2
"About 1 in 4 people age 18 and up reported binge drinking in the past month (2015): American Psychological Association."
Statistic 3
"Approximately 14.4 million adults in the U.S (5.8% of the population) had Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), including 9.2 million men and 5.3 million women (2018): National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism."
Statistic 4
"It takes about ten years from the onset of heavy drinking for individuals to develop severe alcohol use disorder: PubMed."
Statistic 5
"The median age for onset of alcohol addiction is 23: Addiction Center."
Statistic 6
"Nearly 1 in 12 adults in the United States is dependent on alcohol with men twice as likely as women: WebMD."
Statistic 7
"Around 4.2 percent of the population aged 12 or older had a past-year diagnosis of an Alcohol Use Disorder in 2019, equating to around 10.5 million people: Department of Health & Human Services."
Statistic 8
"Around 7.9% of adults ages 18 and older in the United States had at least one heavy drinking day in the past year (2018): National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism."
Statistic 9
"Among 15-19-year-old adolescents, the rate of both acute and chronic pancreatitis was reported to be approximately double for youth diagnosed with alcoholism: AACAP."
Statistic 10
"Alcohol contributes to over 200 diseases and injury-related health conditions, including alcohol dependence, liver cirrhosis, cancers, and injuries: World Health Organization."
Statistic 11
"Around 37% of adult current drinkers started drinking by age 18: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration."
Statistic 12
"Among adults with alcoholism, 31% started drinking before age 13: NIAAA."
Statistic 13
"The risk for alcohol dependency is three to four times higher among people who have a parent with alcoholism: Mayo Clinic."
Statistic 14
"The average age of first experimentation with alcohol is 13 years, and 10% of 12-year-olds say they have tried alcohol: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry."
Statistic 15
"More than 10 percent of U.S. children live with a parent with alcohol problems: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration."
Statistic 16
"On average, individuals who receive treatment for alcohol use disorder do so after eight years of problematic drinking: American Psychological Association."
Statistic 17
"Approximately 88,000 people (approximately 62,000 men and 26,000 women) die from alcohol-related causes annually making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism."
Statistic 18
"Nearly 80,000 people in the Americas die every year from diseases that are caused by alcohol drinking: Pan American Health Organization."
Statistic 19
"In 2016, an estimated 3 million deaths worldwide were attributable to alcohol, which constitutes 5.3% of all deaths that year: World Health Organization."
Jannik Lindner
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