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The prevalence of alcohol-related deaths in autopsies performed in Lithuania between 2017 and 2020: a cross-sectional study.

Laura MiščikienėMindaugas ŠtelemėkasJanina PetkevičienėJürgen RehmShannon LangeJustina Trišauskė
Published in: European journal of public health (2024)
The findings of this study suggest that alcohol use may be a contributing factor in a wide range of fatal incidents, including accidents, injuries, and cases of violent intent. Inequalities between males and females were identified, with a higher proportion of males with alcohol detected in blood at the time of death.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • alcohol consumption
  • patient safety
  • physical activity