A standardized estimator of the prevalence of alcoholism based on mortality data

J Stud Alcohol. 1979 May;40(5):408-18. doi: 10.15288/jsa.1979.40.408.

Abstract

Death rates from alcohol-related causes correlated with over-all mortality and reflected general health conditions and demographic characteristics as well as the prevalence of alcoholism.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alcoholic Intoxication / epidemiology
  • Alcoholism / mortality*
  • Alcoholism / psychology
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / mortality
  • Psychoses, Alcoholic / mortality
  • Social Conditions
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Suicide / epidemiology
  • Wisconsin