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Los Angeles County - Prevalence of Problem Drinking
  • 16.2% of adults in Los Angeles County report binge drinking (5+ drinks for men, 4+ for women; on at least one occasion in the past 30 days)
  • 3.3% of adults report heavy drinking (>60 drinks for men and >30 drinks for women in the previous month)
  • In 2008, there were 258 alcohol-involved fatal collisions in Los Angeles County and 4,832 alcohol-involved injury collisions.
  • Excessive alcohol consumption is the 2nd leading cause of premature death and disability in Los Angeles County
  • Each year about 2,500 People in Los Angeles County die from an alcohol-related cause, with a loss of an estimated 78,000 years of life. 
Source: “Reducing Alcohol-Related Harms in Los Angeles County.” LA County Dept. of Public Health. 2011.
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  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Projects
    • Environmental Prevention
    • Alcohol and Your City: SGV >
      • FAQ
    • EmpoweRx
    • Healthy Tailgating >
      • Environmental Scans
    • Marijuana 101 >
      • #PutItBluntly
    • #PostTRUTH
  • Resources
    • PSAs
    • Health Effects of Underage Drinking
    • Alcohol Use in LA County
    • Links
  • Calendar