A Serious, Under-Recognized Problem Among Women and Girls – Drinking too much, including binge drinking*, is a dangerous behavior resulting in about 23,000 deaths in women and girls each year. Binge drinking increases the chances of breast cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, heart disease, unintended pregnancy, and many other health problems.
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/bingedrinkingfemale/index.html
