Which racial/ethnic group is most likely to drink alcohol?

Question

Options

• AWhite
• BBlack or African American
• CAsian or Pacific Islander
• DHispanic

• A
  88% (42)
• B
  4% (2)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  6% (3)

Explanation

White Americans (option A) consistently report the highest rates of alcohol use across national surveys such as SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), with roughly 55-60% reporting past-month use - higher than any other major racial/ethnic group. Black or African Americans (B) have lower overall drinking rates, though they face disproportionate alcohol-related health consequences when they do drink. Asian or Pacific Islanders (C) have the lowest drinking rates among major U.S. groups, partly due to a higher prevalence of alcohol flush reaction (ALDH2 deficiency) that makes alcohol consumption uncomfortable. Hispanic Americans (D) fall between Black and White populations in prevalence, but still lower than White Americans overall.

Memory tip: Think "W-hite = W-ide consumption" - White Americans show the Widest prevalence of alcohol use in U.S. epidemiological data.

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