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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Alcohol intake in India doubles in 11 years

Alcohol intake in India doubles in 11 years

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published Published on Sep 23, 2018   modified Modified on Sep 23, 2018
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WHO says per capita liquor consumption in India increased from 2.4 litres in 2005 to 5.7 litres in 2016

Per capita alcohol consumption in India has more than doubled from 2005 to 2016, according to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The consumption of alcohol has increased from 2.4 litres in 2005 to 5.7 litres in 2016 with 4.2 litres being consumed by men and 1.5 litre by women, the report said.

Highest in SE Asia

The total alcohol per capita consumption (15+ years) is expected to increase in half of the WHO regions by 2025 and the highest increase is expected in the South-East Asia Region. An increase of 2.2 litres is expected in India alone which represents a large proportion of the total population in this region, the report highlighted.

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The Hindu, 22 September, 2018, https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/alcohol-intake-in-india-doubles-in-11-years/article25017213.ece?homepage=true


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