Per capita consumption of alcohol also highlights clear regional preferences in amount and type, or a lack of interest. Regional Disparities in Alcohol Consumption LocationĪt the bottom of the consumption charts? Not surprisingly, it’s Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other Muslim countries where intoxication is religiously prohibited. Primarily, they were Eastern and Central European countries, including #2 Latvia, #3 Czech Republic, #4 Lithuania, and #5 Austria.īut the crown of alcohol consumption per capita goes to the Cook Islands, which leads the world with an annual per capita consumption of 13L (3.4 gallons) of alcohol. The top 10 countries by alcohol consumption highlight the prominence of alcoholic beverages in European culture.Įight of the 10 countries with the top alcohol consumption per capita were in Europe. Europe Leads in Per Capita Alcohol Consumption

The above maps use recorded consumption data from WHO for 2019, in liters of pure alcohol. When we map alcohol consumption by capita, and by different types of alcohol, these local and cultural stories come to light. It’s strange, but in some regions of the world, industrially mass-produced alcohol can flood markets and become cheaper than other beverages, including water. There’s also the question of economics and availability. Some cultures see alcohol consumption as a pleasurable experience, while others see intoxication as a sin. Furthermore, the availability of fruits and grains used in alcohol production impacts which drinks are more commonly consumed, as does the predominant culture.

Neral-Matheran toy train earns over Rs 2.Mapped: Countries by Alcohol Consumption Per CapitaĪlcohol might be one of the oldest and most frequently used recreational substances in the world, but examining countries by alcohol consumption shows that usage is not equal.Ĭonsumption levels, and types of alcohol consumed, vary widely based on location.

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Liver transplantation rate is also higher in younger alcoholic patients because of higher impact.” Further, this could lead to rupture of the oesophagusat a very early age. “They have young liver which is much more prone to injuries that can lead to other problems including multi-organ dysfunction, and heart, kidney and spleen issues. He added that acute hepatitisis a common concern among younger people due to alcohol consumption. Dr Srivastav added that alcohol is not recommended to any age group (Pixabay) Because of low salaries, they usually drink cheap alcohol, leading to acute liverinjuries,” Dr Shrey Srivastav, Internal Medicine, Sharda Hospital, told. Most start drinking during college and office. There’s also peer pressure involved in this age group.

“In young people, consumption is high as compared to older people. About 60 per cent of alcohol-related injuries occur among people in this age group, including motor vehicle accidents, suicides, and homicides, they added. The researchers found that in this section of the population, drinking alcoholdoesn’t provide any health benefits and only causes risks.

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