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In this issue: Alcohol deaths hit record high in England; Study to see alcohol-free impact on young; Bingeing plus genetics multiply liver risk; Sperm impact longer than expected
Alcohol deaths hit record high in England
Alcohol-specific deaths rose 4.6% in 2022 in England and Wales, reaching the highest level on record, according to estimates from alcohol expert Colin Angus. The 36% rise since before the pandemic is higher than the alcohol death rises seen in Australia (30%) and the US (31%). Official figures are expected in February. Read more
Study to see alcohol-free impact on young
An Australian project will investigate the impact of promoting and using zero-alcohol drinks on young people’s perceptions and behaviour towards full strength alcohol. It will aim to find out if they act as a gateway to alcohol use or alcohol brand loyalty. Read more
Bingeing plus genetics multiply liver risk
People who binge drink and have a certain genetic makeup are six times more likely to develop alcohol-related cirrhosis says a new study. Read more
Sperm impact longer than expected
A father’s sperm is negatively impacted by alcohol drinking even during the withdrawal process, meaning it takes much longer than we previously thought for the sperm to return to normal, according to a new study. Read more
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