The Surgeon General is examining data on the amount of alcohol consumed in the United States for a report to Congress. The purpose is to inform members of Congress so they can make prudent decisions concerning funding programs to deal with alcohol. What will the Surgeon General want to highlight about the use of alcohol in the United States?

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The Surgeon General will likely want to highlight that a small proportion of people consume the majority of alcohol in the United States. This information is important for Congress to consider when deciding how to allocate funding for programs related to alcohol abuse and addiction. They may want to focus on interventions that target heavy drinkers or high-risk populations. Options A and D are incorrect as sex differences in alcohol use and increasing alcohol consumption rates are not necessarily the most important factors for Congress to consider. Option C is incorrect, as there is a clear difference between social drinkers and alcoholics, both in terms of their behavior and their physiological response to alcohol.

The Surgeon General Is Examining Data on the Amount of Alcohol