Alcohol related mortality is increasing nationally. Latinx individuals experience worse alcohol- related health complications and mortality, face greater criminalization, and have limited access to treatment. In San Francisco, 26% of individuals with AUD receiving care within the behavioral health system identify as Latinx despite only comprising 15% of the overall population. Alcohol-attributable premature mortality ranks among the top five causes of death for Latino males in SF.
Authors: Andrea Sanchez, BSN, RN, PHN; Megan Kennel, MSN, RN, PHN; Devora Keller, MD, MPH
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Behavioral Health, Justice, Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion (JEDI), Mortality, Substance Use
