People drinking more ‘by stealth’
August 27th, 2009
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People are drinking more alcohol by “stealth” because of the stronger drinks on the market, an analysis of consumption in the UK suggests.
The amount of alcohol consumed per person has risen by 10% since 2000 – despite drink sales remaining steady.
Researchers Mintel said wines and lagers were becoming stronger and people were unaware of the changes.
It comes as latest figures show a third of men and a fifth of women drink more than the recommended daily limits.
The NHS recommends a limit of three to four units of alcohol per day for men, and two to three units for women.
Mintel carried out its own surveys as well as using data from a range of sources including the NHS and sales information from shops, bars and pubs to compile its report.
Binge drinking among the young is often blamed for growing alcohol consumption, but the Mintel research showed those drinking at home were the group which saw the greatest rise.Read more…
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People drinking more ‘by stealth’
August 27th, 2009 Author: admin
People are drinking more alcohol by “stealth” because of the stronger drinks on the market, an analysis of consumption in the UK suggests.
The amount of alcohol consumed per person has risen by 10% since 2000 – despite drink sales remaining steady.
Researchers Mintel said wines and lagers were becoming stronger and people were unaware of the changes.
It comes as latest figures show a third of men and a fifth of women drink more than the recommended daily limits.
The NHS recommends a limit of three to four units of alcohol per day for men, and two to three units for women.
Mintel carried out its own surveys as well as using data from a range of sources including the NHS and sales information from shops, bars and pubs to compile its report.
Binge drinking among the young is often blamed for growing alcohol consumption, but the Mintel research showed those drinking at home were the group which saw the greatest rise.Read more…
