The risk for women to die from alcohol use in the United States, has grown, especially in recent years.
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The risk for women to die from alcohol use in the United States, has grown, especially in recent years.
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As alcohol-related deaths rise in the US, women are increasingly at risk, study shows

Men are nearly three times more likely than women to die from alcohol use in the United States, but a new report shows that gap has narrowed as the risk for women has grown, especially in recent years.