WHO issues alcohol warning for Europe: Do as Turkey does

The World Health Organization has published a report on alcohol consumption in Europe. According to the report, alcohol consumption, which leads to the deaths of approximately 800 thousand people annually in Europe, is considered one of the leading causes of death.

In Europe, 2 thousand 200 people die every day from alcohol-related causes, and this figure accounts for nearly 9 percent of total deaths in the region.

Alcohol consumption has major impacts, including domestic violence, accidents, and mental health issues. Despite this, many people are unaware of the harms of alcohol consumption.

AVERAGE OF 9.2 LITERS PER YEAR

Despite the health risks, Europeans lead the world with an average annual alcohol consumption of 9.2 liters.

According to the latest WHO data, men drink about 4 times more than women. While 2 out of every 3 adults in Europe consume alcohol, one in every 10 adults is considered an alcoholic.

According to doctors, alcohol consumption leads to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and liver cirrhosis. However, no decrease in alcohol consumption has been observed in European Union (EU) countries for over 10 years.

THE EXAMPLES OF RUSSIA, UKRAINE, AND TURKEY

The report notes that countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey have reached the WHO's goals for reducing alcohol consumption by increasing taxes on alcohol and reducing its accessibility.

Most European countries do not follow the WHO's recommendations, such as increasing alcohol taxes, restricting advertisements, and reducing accessibility.

The WHO is calling for action to limit alcohol consumption in Europe by 2025.

News Source: 12punto