The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent call to action to reduce Europe’s rising alcohol consumption rate, which is among the highest in the world.
The World Health Organisation published a research on alcohol consumption in Europe, indicating that it causes about 800,000 fatalities per year, making it one of the region’s main causes of mortality.
Every day, 2,200 individuals in Europe die of alcohol-related causes, accounting for approximately 9% of total deaths in the region.
Alcohol intake has a substantial impact on domestic violence, accidents, and mental health difficulties. Despite this, many people are ignorant of the risks linked with alcohol consumption.
Despite the health dangers, Europeans consume the most alcohol in the world, at an average of 9.2 litres per year.
According to the most recent WHO data, men drink almost four times more than women. In Europe, two out of three adults drink alcohol, and one out of every ten adults is classified as an alcoholic.
Doctors warn that alcohol intake can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and liver cirrhosis. However, there has been no drop in alcohol use in European Union countries for more than a decade.
The report also mentions that countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey have met the WHO’s alcohol reduction targets by raising tariffs on alcohol and decreasing its accessibility.
