Alcohol daily mail
Here are some interesting articles and statistics related to alcohol consumption from the Daily Mail:
Recent Articles:
- "Drinking just one glass of wine a day can increase risk of breast cancer, study warns" (February 2023)
- "Alcohol-free beer and wine could be the key to reducing drinking problems, experts claim" (January 2023)
- "UK's drinking culture is 'out of control' as 1 in 5 adults binge drink at least once a week" (December 2022)
Statistics:
- According to a 2020 survey by the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS), 27% of adults in England drink at least 4-5 times a week, while 15% drink at least 6-7 times a week.
- A 2019 study by the University of Sheffield found that 1 in 5 adults in the UK (22%) drink at least 8 units of alcohol per week, which is considered a high-risk level.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 3.3 million deaths worldwide are attributed to excessive alcohol consumption each year.
Interesting Facts:
- The UK is one of the biggest consumers of wine in the world, with the average person drinking 12.5 liters of wine per year.
- Red wine is the most popular type of wine consumed in the UK, accounting for 44% of all wine sales.
- The UK's love of beer is reflected in the fact that it is the third-largest beer market in the world, after the US and China.
Health Risks:
- Excessive alcohol consumption is linked to a range of health problems, including liver disease, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.
- Drinking too much alcohol can also increase the risk of mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety.
- The UK's National Health Service (NHS) estimates that alcohol-related illnesses cost the country around £3.5 billion per year.
I hope you find these articles and statistics interesting!