JOURNAL ARTICLE

Direct Estimation of Alcohol-Attributable Fractions for Suicide in the United States, 2021.

  • Published In: American Journal of Public Health, 2025, v. 115, n. 3. P. 364 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Robitaille, Julien; Rehm, Jürgen; Kaplan, Mark S.; Kilian, Carolin; Llamosas-Falcón, Laura; Lange, Shannon 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on estimating the alcohol-attributable fraction (AAF) of suicides in the United States using 2021 data from the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). An alcohol-attributable suicide was defined as one where the decedent had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.10 grams per deciliter or higher. Findings indicate that approximately 20% of male suicides and 18% of female suicides were alcohol-attributable, with higher fractions observed among those using firearms as the means of suicide. The study highlights sociodemographic variations in AAF and underscores the importance of integrating alcohol use reduction into comprehensive suicide prevention strategies.

Additional Information

  • Source:American Journal of Public Health. 2025/03, Vol. 115, Issue 3, p364
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0090-0036
  • DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2024.307910
  • Accession Number:182981239
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