- Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)
This WHO fact sheet on alcohol provides key facts, who is at risk, ways to reduce the burden, and WHO;s response
- Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)
Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties In many of today’s societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population This is particularly true for those in social environments with high visibility and societal influence, nationally and internationally, where alcohol frequently accompanies socializing In
- Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks
- Alcohol use - World Health Organization (WHO)
Alcohol harms individuals, families, and communities, including those who are affected by other people’s alcohol consumption Alcohol use can cause or exacerbate social, legal, medical, domestic, school, work, and financial problems
- No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health
Risks start from the first drop To identify a “safe” level of alcohol consumption, valid scientific evidence would need to demonstrate that at and below a certain level, there is no risk of illness or injury associated with alcohol consumption
- Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use, majority . . .
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2 6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4 7% of all deaths, and 0 6 million deaths to psychoactive drug use Notably, 2 million of alcohol and 0 4 million of drug-attributable deaths were among men
- Global Information System on Alcohol and Health
The Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (GISAH) is an essential tool for assessing and monitoring the health situation and trends related to alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harm, and policy responses in countries The harmful use of alcohol resulted in the death of 2 6 million people in 2019 There are 230 different types of diseases where alcohol has a significant role It
- Alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk, says new WHO Europe report
Copenhagen, 14 February 2025Prominent health warning labels on alcoholic beverages are essential for raising awareness that consuming alcohol can lead to cancer This simple and inexpensive measure can empower consumers to make informed choices that can help reduce alcohol-related harms A new report from WHO Europe, “Alcohol health warning labels: a public health perspective for Europe
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