Why You Should Avoid Taking Alcohol

Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed substance in the whole world. It holds an important role in social engagement. To many, social social drinking of alcohol is fun.

Statistically, an average of 6.2 litres of alcohol is consumed by an individual aged 15 and above in a single year. This entails that about 53 bottles of wine is consumed per person older than 15 in a year globally.

The quantity of alcohol consumption varies from locality to locality. While the consumption is relatively high in some localities, it is low in other. In countries like Czechia, about 15 litres of alcohol is consumed per person per year. This is in contrast to alcohol intake in North Africa and Middle East.

Also, alcohol intake also varies with gender. While it prevalent among men, it is lower with women, especially in country where the overall prevalence of drinking is high.

Alcohol intake, especially excessively, has been linked to more than 200 disease and injury conditions.

According to WHO, over 3 million deaths every year are caused by the harmful use of alcohol. Also, Overall, 5.1% of the global burden of disease and injury is linkable to alcohol, as measured in disability-adjusted life years.

Excessive use of alcohol can lead to development of life-threatening diseases and acute problems, including: high blood pressure, liver cirrhosis, cancer of the breast, throat, liver, colon and rectum, stroke and digestive problems.

It can also lead to weakening of immune system, increasing the chances of getting sick, dementia and poor retentive memory, depression and anxiety, plus other social problems including: family-related problems and unemployment.

More worse, it can lead to disorders or alcohol dependency.

Individuals below the age of 21, pregnant women, people suffering from certain medical conditions, as well as people recovering from alcoholism or unable to control the amount they take are more liable to these dangers of excessive alcohol intake.