Question

the main reason alcohol abuse caught the attention of the public in the early 1900s was an increase in
the number of men expressing concern about alcohol.
concern for improving cleanliness and hygiene in cities.
concern by young families for improving their lives.
the negative social effects of excessive drinking.

Explanation:

In the early 1900s, the temperance movement gained traction as public awareness grew around issues like domestic violence, workplace inefficiency, and poverty linked to excessive alcohol consumption. These negative social impacts drove widespread public concern about alcohol abuse, unlike the other narrower or unrelated options provided.

Answer:

the negative social effects of excessive drinking.