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Self-harm and interpersonal violence attributable to high alcohol use in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease study 2021

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  • Wang, Zuxing
  • Ye, Yu
  • Dou, Yikai
  • Chen, Lili
  • Zou, Zhili

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Self-harm and interpersonal violence are pressing global public health concerns, with high alcohol consumption being a significant contributing factor. This study analyzes global trends of self-harm and interpersonal violence attributable to high alcohol use from 1990 to 2021, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Wang, Zuxing & Ye, Yu & Dou, Yikai & Chen, Lili & Zou, Zhili, 2025. "Self-harm and interpersonal violence attributable to high alcohol use in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease study 2021," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 373(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:373:y:2025:i:c:s0277953625002928
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.117962
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