More than 300 people died last year as a result of alcohol misuse, Northern Ireland's most senior doctor has revealed.
The effects of booze binges also accounted for 8,000 hospital admissions, according to the chief medical officer, Dr Michael McBride.
"Alcohol is now over 60% more affordable than it was 30 years ago. Given the relationship between pricing and consumption, I believe the evidence supports the introduction of minimum unit pricing as a desirable public health intervention," said Dr McBride.
"While we are seeing some progress in reducing binge drinking and the number of young people who get drunk, too many people here still drink more than they should."
Source: Irish Independent, 26/03/13
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