Daily mail alcohol

The Daily Mail and alcohol! Here are some interesting articles and statistics related to the topic:

Articles:

  1. "Drinking too much wine can increase risk of dementia, study finds" (2020) - A study published in the journal Neurology found that moderate wine drinkers who consumed more than 14 glasses per week were at a higher risk of developing dementia.
  2. "The 10 most binge-drinking cities in the UK" (2019) - The Daily Mail analyzed data from the Office for National Statistics to identify the top 10 cities in the UK with the highest rates of binge drinking.
  3. "How to cut down on your drinking: Expert tips to help you reduce your alcohol intake" (2018) - A article offering advice on how to reduce alcohol consumption, including setting limits, avoiding temptation, and finding alternative hobbies.

Statistics:

  1. According to the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS), in 2019, 27% of adults in England drank at least 4-5 times a week, and 15% drank at least 6-7 times a week.
  2. The same ONS data showed that in 2019, 1 in 5 adults in England (22%) reported drinking at least 8-10 units of alcohol in one session at least once a week.
  3. A study by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that in 2016, the UK had one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption in Europe, with an average of 11.3 liters of pure alcohol consumed per person per year.

Debates and Controversies:

  1. The Daily Mail has been critical of the UK government's plans to introduce minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol, arguing that it would disproportionately affect low-income households.
  2. The newspaper has also been vocal in its opposition to the idea of a "sugar tax" on alcohol, arguing that it would be an unfair burden on consumers.
  3. In 2019, the Daily Mail sparked controversy by publishing an article claiming that moderate drinking could be beneficial for heart health, despite the overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary.

These are just a few examples of the Daily Mail's coverage of alcohol-related topics. The newspaper's stance on these issues often reflects its conservative and libertarian leanings, and its articles often spark lively debates and controversies.