Alcohol daily mail

Here are some interesting articles and statistics related to alcohol consumption from the Daily Mail:

Recent Articles:

  1. "Drinking just one glass of wine a day can increase risk of breast cancer, study warns" (February 2023)
  2. "Alcohol-free beer and wine could be the key to reducing drinking problems, experts claim" (January 2023)
  3. "UK's drinking culture is 'out of control' as 1 in 5 adults binge drink at least once a week" (December 2022)

Statistics:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 3.3 million deaths worldwide are attributed to excessive alcohol consumption each year.

Interesting Facts:

  1. 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.
  2. Red wine is the most popular type of wine consumed in the UK, accounting for 44% of all wine sales.
  3. 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:

  1. Excessive alcohol consumption is linked to a range of health problems, including liver disease, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.
  2. Drinking too much alcohol can also increase the risk of mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety.
  3. 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!