Weekly Health Quiz: Alcohol Use and Health

According to the CDC ("Alcohol Use and Health" 2013)

"There are approximately ________ attributable to excessive alcohol use each year in the United States.1 This makes excessive alcohol use the 3r d leading lifestyle-related cause of death for the nation.2 Excessive alcohol use is responsible for 2.5 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) annually, or an average of about 30 years of potential life lost for each death.1"
" . . .  if you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation, which is defined as no more than _____ per day for women and no more than _____ per day for men.5 However, there are some persons who should not drink any alcohol, including those who are . . . ""Driving, planning to drive, or participating in other activities requiring skill, coordination, and alertness." (AMONG OTHERS)

"Heavy drinking is defined as consuming . . . For women, more than 1 drink per day on average. . . For men, more than 2 drinks per day on average."


a) 11,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
b) 22,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
c) 44,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks
d) 88,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks


Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm

Answer:
d) 88,000 deaths; 1 drink ; 2 drinks