Increase in Global Alcoholism Raises Global Disease Burden
Adult-per-capita consumption of
alcohol has increased from 5.9 litres to 6.5 litres between 1990 and 2017 and
is forecasted to reach 7.6 ltires by 2030, according to report in The Lancet.
Lifetime abstinence decreased
from 46% to 43% while current drinking increased from 45% to 47%. Proportion of
current drinkers may rise to 50% in 2030 and those with lifetime abstinence
declining to 40%.
Based on the data available the
global goals for reducing the harmful use of alcohol are not likely to be
attained. This means policy makers should try to implement known and effective
methods to reduce alcohol exposure among people.
Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)32744-2/fulltext
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