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  • Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) accounts for a significant portion of global homicides despite a smaller share of the global population.
  • The region faces high alcohol consumption and diverse drinking patterns, yet the alcohol-homicide link remains understudied in English literature.
  • Existing research lacks population-level analysis of alcohol consumption and homicide rates within the LAC region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between alcohol consumption and homicide rates in LAC.
  • To examine the impact of total, beverage-specific (wine, beer, spirits), and risky drinking patterns on homicide rates.
  • To analyze these associations across total, male, and female populations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized panel fixed effects models to analyze data from 22 nations (1961-2019) for alcohol consumption and homicide rates.
  • Collected data on homicide and alcohol consumption from the World Health Organization.
  • Included analysis of risky drinking patterns for 20 nations in 2005 and 2010.

Main Results:

  • Per capita total and wine consumption showed a positive association with total, male, and female homicide rates, with stronger effects observed for males.
  • Per capita beer consumption was positively linked to total and male homicide rates.
  • Nations with riskier drinking patterns exhibited higher overall homicide rates for total, male, and female populations.

Conclusions:

  • Alcohol consumption, particularly wine and beer, is a significant factor associated with increased homicide rates in LAC.
  • Risky drinking patterns are correlated with higher levels of violence in the region.
  • Further research and targeted interventions addressing alcohol use may be crucial for violence reduction in LAC.