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Percent of adults reporting excessive alcohol consumption in the past 30 days

Measure Overview

Excessive alcohol consumption in this measure is defined as, "Percent of adults (age 18 or older) who report binge drinking and/or heavy drinking in the past 30 days. Binge drinking is defined as having 4 or more drinks for women or 5 or more drinks for men on one occasion. Heavy drinking is defined as having 7 or more drinks per week for women or 15 or more drinks per week for men." 

Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to adverse health outcomes such cancer, heart disease, liver disease, stroke, and to mental health conditions such as depression. 

Excessive Alcohol Consumption by State, Race/Ethnicity, and More: Breakdowns and Data Source


State Health Compare provides annual, state-level data on excessive alcohol consumption based on findings from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). 

Four breakdowns are available for this measure: Coverage Type, Education, Race/Ethnicity, and Sexual Orientation.

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Adult Excessive Alcohol Consumption Rate Trends in the United States

To understand the current trends of excessive alcohol consumption at the national and state-levels in the United States, we used SHADAC’s State Health Compare tool to analyze data on the measure, “Percent of Adults Reporting Excessive Alcohol Consumption in the Past 30 Days”. Read this blog to learn more about these general trends, along with drinking trends amongst various subpopulations.