Gender, health and alcohol use Gender and health information
sheet Globally, alcohol has nearly the same disease burden as
tobacco. Alcohol use and drinking patterns differ significantly
between men and women, and the burden of disease attributable to
alcohol use is higher in males compared to females. Yet,
treatment programmes tend to be focused on men and sometimes
overlook the needs of women with alcohol use disorders. This
information sheet presents evidence about sex, gender and
alcohol use and points out research gaps as well as policy
implications.