Alcohol is a bigger problem for America than terrorism
Belief: Alcohol is a bigger problem for America than terrorism. Reasons to agree : Alcohol causes significantly more deaths than terrorism Alcohol-related deaths in America far exceed those caused by terrorism. Approximately 85,000 deaths per year in the U.S. are attributed to alcohol. Every year, tens of thousands of lives are lost prematurely due to alcohol, affecting families and communities. Alcohol contributes to a high percentage of deaths from various causes 60% of homicides involve alcohol. 45% of deaths in automobile accidents are alcohol-related. 40% of accidental falls involve alcohol use. 30% of deaths from fire-related accidents are due to alcohol. 30% of accidental drownings are alcohol-related. 30% of suicides involve alcohol. 15% of deaths from respiratory diseases are linked to alcohol. 5% of deaths from circulatory diseases are linked to alcohol. The economic and social burden of alcohol is immense Alcohol-related problems cost the U.S. $249 billion in 2010 ...