NewsBy James BayleyAlcohol-attributable deaths have fallen by around a quarter worldwide since 2010, according to a new analysis of Global Burden of Disease data. A new analysis of global health data has found that alcohol-attributable mortality has fallen by approximately 26% since 2010, suggesting significant progress towards international targets to reduce alcohol-related harm. High alcohol use exposure, measured using the Global Burden of Disease Summary Exposure Value (SEV), declined by approximately 10%. The analysis draws on estimates from the latest Global Burden of Disease study through 2024. Debate over alcohol policy continuesThe findings arrive as debate continues over the most effective ways to reduce alcohol-related harm.