Here’s How New York Ranks Nationally In Alcohol Death Rate

There is no question that drinking too much could have an effect on your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that excessive alcohol use led to about 88,000 deaths between 2006 and 2010, shortening the lives of those who died by an average of 30 years.

The CDC said that excessive drinking was responsible for one in 10 deaths among people age 20 to 64.

A well-established life expectancy website is home to a comprehensive ranking of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to their rates of alcohol-related deaths. The findings were based on information from the CDC.

New York finished 41st overall for alcohol-related deaths.

In 2017, 2.1 people died due to alcohol-related incidents for every 100,000 people in our state.

Arkansas ranked as the state with the fewest alcohol-related deaths in the nation, with 1.5 deaths for every 100,000 residents. The bottom five were rounded out by Texas, Maryland, Louisiana and Alabama.

The CDC also provides examples of when drinking can be particularly dangerous, such as if you:

• Are recovering from alcoholism or are unable to control the amount you drink.
• May become pregnant or are pregnant.
• Plan to drive, operate machinery or take part in activities that require attention and coordination.
• Are taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that interact with alcohol.
• Have certain medical conditions.
• Are younger than 21.

Here are the top 10 states with the most alcohol-related deaths for every 100,000 residents:

1. New Mexico: 10.7
2. Montana: 6.9
3. Wyoming: 6.4
4. Oregon: 5.8
5. Colorado: 5.1
6. North Dakota: 5.0
7. Alaska: 4.7
8. Nevada: 4.6
9. West Virginia: 4.4
10. Arizona: 4.2