Yet, despite all these problems, the harmful use of alcohol remains a low priority in public policy, including in health policy. Many lesser health risks have higher priority. The harmful use of alcohol is a particularly grave threat to men. It is the leading risk factor for death in males ages 15–59, mainly due to injuries, violence and cardiovascular diseases. Globally, of all male deaths are attributable to alcohol, compared to of female deaths. Men also have far greater rates of total burden attributed to alcohol than women – for men compared to for women. Men.
