Key points
- Having a lot of places to buy alcohol can lead to alcohol-related harms, such as injuries and crimes.
- These CDC tools help states and communities measure alcohol outlet density.
- Alcohol outlet density refers to the amount of places (like bars, restaurants, or liquor stores) legally selling alcohol within a certain area or among a certain number of people.
Tools
Guide for Measuring Alcohol Outlet Density
This CDC Guide for Measuring Alcohol Outlet Density tells you why it's important to measure alcohol outlet density in your area. It gives you ideas on how to do this in your own state or community.
Alcohol Outlet Density Surveillance Toolkit
This toolkit can be used with the Guide for Measuring Alcohol Outlet Density. It gives you steps for gathering and calculating information about alcohol outlet density and how to share your findings.