More than half of people who drink do so irresponsibly.
MORE THAN HALF of Irish people who drink do so in a ‘harmful manner’ and it could be increasing their risk of cancer, researchers have warned.
A study carried out by the HRB Clinical Research Facility at NUI Galway showed that 54% of Irish people who drink do so irresponsibly, with 75% of all drinking done in ‘binge’ sessions (drinking six standard drinks or more).
A separate 12-country analysis across five continents has found that harmful alcohol use is linked with increased risk of alcohol-related cancers.
Dr Andrew Smyth of NUI Galway led the research, which interviewed 114,970 adults.
The research team was centred in McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and looked at information from 12 countries. It did not include interviewees from Ireland. However, the researchers have said we can learn important lessons from the study.
Among the almost 115,000 adults monitored for an average of four years, about 36,000 people reported drinking alcohol.
Source: Órla Ryan, The Journal, 18/09/15
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