Key points Just under 2m adults in Wales drink alcohol, averaging 610 units a year, costing £607 Almost three quarters them drink within the UK guidelines of 14 units a week Nevertheless around 777 deaths and 35,637 hospital admissions are directly caused by alcohol Blood pressure accounts … [Read more...] about [summary] The impact of minimum unit pricing in Wales | Government Social Research
Europeans spend more on alcohol than on topping-up education
The average European's household spends more on alcohol than on supplementing state education, says the European Commission. At €250 a year alcohol spending accounts for around 1.6% of household expenses, but the proportion varies widely across the bloc: In the Baltic States it is around four times … [Read more...] about Europeans spend more on alcohol than on topping-up education
Track your drinking days and days off…
"The Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don't. Feel healthier, lose weight and save money–simply nominate days to take off drinking and get practical, daily support to help you stick to it." Download for Android or iPhone. … [Read more...] about Track your drinking days and days off…
Legal threats scupper Canadian alcohol cancer warning trial
Legal threats have scuppered hopes for the resumption of a Canadian trial of labels warning that drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancer, putting a question mark over plans to inform consumers elsewhere. Ireland and Australia are both considering labels warning that alcohol increases the risk … [Read more...] about Legal threats scupper Canadian alcohol cancer warning trial
Alcohol Companion: “A must-read for anyone wanting to explore their true relationship with alcohol,” Alison Canavan
"This book opened my eyes in so many ways about how alcohol really affects our body and mind. A must-read for anyone wanting to explore their true relationship with alcohol."—Alison Canavan, wellness advocate and supermodel. ... Get yours now … [Read more...] about Alcohol Companion: “A must-read for anyone wanting to explore their true relationship with alcohol,” Alison Canavan
Fact-check: Support for alcohol health labelling
The alcohol industry’s Portman Group (PG) is using a study it co-funded to resist calls for providing health information on alcoholic drink labels. Here's a look at what the study actually says. … [Read more...] about Fact-check: Support for alcohol health labelling