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Tuesday, 27 May 2008 |
A change in the way alcohol consumption figures are collated has shown that Scottish drinkers are consuming more alcohol than previously thought.
Using an updated method recommended by the Office for National Statistics, the Government has revised figures from the 2003 Scottish Health Survey regarding alcohol use.
The new figures show that 34 per cent of men consume more than the recommended weekly limit of 21 units, while 23 per of women drink more than the recommended 14 units per week. The figures are up from 27 per cent and 14 per cent respectively under the old measurements.
Minister for Public Health Shona Robison said:
“These figures highlight a troubling reality: far too many Scots are regularly drinking more than the recommended amounts, putting their health at risk in both the short and long term. What's even more worrying is that, given NHS Health Scotland's findings, the true scale of alcohol misuse is likely to be significantly worse than even these figures suggest.
“We have to dispel the myth that alcohol related harm is a marginal problem, that it affects only those with chronic alcohol dependency, or so-called 'binge drinkers'. We need to rebalance Scotland's relationship with alcohol and enable people to make more positive choices about their alcohol use. Although there are no quick fixes, we feel this is a realistic goal. We are in this for the long term.”
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