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Average alcohol consumption falling, says report

The average alcohol consumption per person fell in the last decade to 12 litres per year – 17 per cent below the 2001 peak, according to an industry report.

The Estimates of Average Adult Alcohol Consumption 2001-2011 report was commissioned by the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland.

The body said the findings should be taken into account in formulating policy, particularly in the forthcoming National Substance Misuse Strategy.

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Source: Elaine Edwards, Irish Times, 03/02/2012

Posted by Andy on 02/03 at 10:22 AM in
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