Alcohol-Related Disparities Among Women: Evidence and Potential Explanations

Nina Mulia and Kara M. Bensley

Evidence shows that women from racial/ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ women, and women of low socioeconomic status are more likely to experience alcohol-related problems. Yet, it is unlikely that consumption patterns alone account for disparities. What else could be at play? In this review, the authors examine how differences in life course, health vulnerability, and access to care may explain why some women are more likely to experience the ill effects of alcohol misuse.