Australians at the highest risk of dying unexpectedly from alcohol poisoning are male, just under 50, with a long history of heavy drinking and preference for spirits, according to a new study.
They prefer beverages with a high alcohol content because of the lower cost per unit, and are likely to be consuming spirits immediately preceding their death.
Loading...
Jill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com
