CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Too many people die of alcohol poisoning in the US
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Contact: CDC Media Relations
404-639-3286
What
There is an average of 6 alcohol poisoning deaths every day in the US. Most deaths occur among middle-aged adults. Alcohol poisoning deaths are preventable.
Who
Ileana Arias, Ph.D., CDC Deputy Principal Director
When
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Noon ET
Dial In
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Transcript
A transcript of this media availability will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site: www.cdc.gov/media.