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Are men or women in Australia more likely to die from alcohol-related causes?

In 2023 men accounted for more alcohol-induced deaths than women (1,182 vs 485, respectively). This corresponds to an age-standardised death rate of 8.1 deaths per 100,000 population for men and 3.3 for women.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (2024). Causes of Death, Australia.

Please note: alcohol-induced deaths include ICD-10 codes: E24.4, G31.2, G62.1, G72.1, I42.6, K29.2, K85.2, K86.0, F10, K70, X45, X65, Y15.