Conclusion. People hospitalized with alcohol use disorder have an average life expectancy of 47–53 years (men) and 50–58 years (women) and die 24–28 years earlier than people in the general population.

Do alcoholics have a shorter lifespan?

The average lifespan of an alcoholic tends to be shorter than that of the general public because heavy drinking on a regular and long-term basis can increase the risk of developing several life-threatening diseases and conditions.

How much does alcohol shorten your life?

According to their calculations: Adults who drink seven to 14 drinks per week may be shortening their lives by six months, adults who drink 14 to 15 drinks per week may be shortening their lives by one to two years, and heavier drinkers who consume in excess of 25 drinks every week may be shortening their lifespans by

How do alcoholics die suddenly?

Chronic alcoholics may die suddenly from trauma, intoxication, and from preexisting disease. In many cases, there is no obvious cause of death in chronic alcoholics following initial postmortem examination.

What do alcoholics usually die from?

The major causes of alcohol-related death are alcohol poisoning, cancer, car accidents, heart failure, liver damage, and violence.