The second place in the consumption of alcohol in India.The Lancet Report on the consumption of alcohol says that between 1990 and 2017, India saw a 38% increase in drinking, which is expected to increase further by 2030.
A study on global consumption of alcohol has shown that alcohol consumption in India has increased by 38%. Published in a famous medical journal, The Lancet, the report showed that between 1990 and 2017, alcohol consumption increased and predicted to increase by 2030.
The study was done by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Addiction and Mental Health; It evaluates the consumption of alcohol in 189 countries between 1990 and 2017. It also estimates the consumption of alcohol consumption by 2030.
In India, consumption of alcohol increased by 38%; This means that the country's adult population now uses 5.9 liters per year in 2010 from 4.3 liters in 2010.
Among the countries surveyed, Moldova has the highest alcohol consumption of 15 liters per person, while Kuwait is the lowest among 0.005 liters per person.
On alcohol consumption
The Lancet Report has found that between 1990 and 2017, the global average of consumption of alcohol per adult has increased from 5.9 liters to 6.5 liters. By 2030, this average is expected to rise to 7.6 liters.
Global life-sparing abstinence from alcohol decreased from 46% in 1990 to 43% in 2017. It has been said in the report that this is not a significant reduction, but reflects the tendency of less restraint, which will decrease by 40% in 2030.
Due to an increasing population, consumption of total quantity of alcohol is up to 70% since 1990. The report also found that by 2030, half of all adults in the world would consume alcohol and about 23% Desire binge drinks once every month.
India, Myanmar and Vietnam increased consumption, while Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Belarus and Russia reduced it There is a steady level of drinking in countries around Africa, America and the Mediterranean.
Alcohol is a major global disease, and reducing the interaction of alcohol will help in curbing non-communicable diseases, the report said.
Why Indians drink so much alcohol
The report says that consumption of alcohol in low and middle income countries such as India is increasing and is steady or decreasing in high-income countries like the US and China.
"Before 1990, most of the alcohol was used in high-income countries, with the highest level of entry recorded in Europe ... However, this pattern has changed considerably, large cuts in Eastern Europe and many middle There has been a huge increase in the income generated countries, such as China., India and Vietnam, "said a study author Jakob Mente.
Menthe also said that rising income contributes to the consumption of alcohol because people can afford to drink. The attractive advertising campaign also plays a role in the sale and consumption of alcohol.
Apart from this, poor regulation of alcohol consumption and lack of awareness on alcohol related issues makes it easier for people to increase their drinking. Its evidence exists in hunting related deaths in India.
In February, more than 75 people died after consuming bootlod alcohol in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, a very cheap conifer made of hazardous substances like methanol and battery acid, which is sold only for 10 to 30 rupees.
In the 80's and 90's, 308 people in Bengaluru and 200 people died in Cuttack from drinking fake liquor. There were 300 alcohol-related deaths in Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamilnadu between 2008 and 2009. Recently, till 2011, 156 people died in West Bengal drinking water.
Hindustan Times says that the rest social norms do not drink much before the demographics that people do not drink, allow women like it. It also states that the increase in life expectancy also increases the amount of alcohol consumed by a country.
control measures
Many solutions that reduce alcoholism can help prevent alcohol consumption. There are some policies already adopted by countries such as Russia, prohibiting enforcement of sale time, increasing liquor prices, and reducing or restricting the marketing of alcohol.
Increasing health facilities and awareness, establishing a value floor for liquor and ensuring enforcement of the law can also inhibit the consumption of garbage in rural areas.