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Where Tennessee ranks among drunkest states in America




Roadway deaths that involve alcohol are one of the most common causes of preventable death in the United States. Nearly 28% all fatal car crashes in the U.S. involved an alcohol-impaired driver.METRO

Roadway deaths that involve alcohol are one of the most common causes of preventable death in the United States. Nearly 28% all fatal car crashes in the U.S. involved an alcohol-impaired driver.METRO

Alcohol is enjoyed responsibly by millions of Americans every day, but many people also report heavy alcohol use.

About 19.0% of adults in the U.S. report regularly consuming unhealthy amounts of alcohol. In some states, excessive drinking rates are higher.

To identify the states with the lowest and highest adult excessive drinking rates, including binge or heavy drinking, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the adult excessive drinking rate in every state from the 2020 county health rankings and roadmaps.

Excessive drinking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, includes binge drinking, which is defined as four or more drinks on a single occasion for women and five or more for men, and heavy drinking, which is defined as eight or more drinks per week for women and 15 or more for men.

Tennessee has the sixth-lowest share of adults who report excessive drinking at 14.3% compared to 19.0% nationwide.

The metro area in Tennessee with the highest share of the adult population reporting drinking excessively was Chattanooga. About 16.9% of adults in the city consume unhealthy amounts of alcohol. Though this is the highest share in the state, it ranks 269th among all 384 metro areas in the U.S.

 

 

The drunkest county in Tennessee is Hamilton. About 17.5% of adults there reported excessive drinking, which ranked 1,604th among all 3,142 counties in the country.

(The Center Square)—Roadway deaths that involve alcohol are one of the most common causes of preventable death in the United States. Nearly 28% all fatal car crashes in the U.S. involved an alcohol-impaired driver.

Not surprisingly, states with higher excessive drinking rates are more likely to have deadly roadway accidents involving alcohol. In Tennessee, 25.1% of fatal car accidents involve alcohol. These are America’s 50 worst cities to drive in.

In the short term, excessive drinking can increase the likelihood of violence, risky sexual behavior, alcohol poisoning and injuries. The potential long-term effects of excessive alcohol consumption include alcohol dependence, heart disease, liver disease, certain types of cancer and mental health problems, including depression.

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