Alcohol consumption was responsible for 3.3 million deaths worldwide, according to The World Health Organization
Worldwide, 3.3 million deaths in 2012 were due to harmful use of alcohol, says a new report launched by WHO today. Alcohol consumption can not only lead to dependence but also increases people’s risk of developing more than 200 diseases including liver cirrhosis and some cancers. In addition, harmful drinking can lead to violence and injuries.
The organization also says that harmful use of alcohol makes people more susceptible to infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and pneumonia.
On average, every person in the world age 15 and older drinks 6.2 liters of pure alcohol a year, according to the report. However, less than half the world’s population drinks any alcohol, which means people who do drink average about 17 liters of pure alcohol a year. Men are more likely than women to experience alcohol-related deaths—though drinking among women is on the rise—and low-income communities are at a greater risk for social and health complications related to alcohol.
What are the risks? https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/How-much-is-too-much/Whats…
