UK Alcohol Consumption Trends: A Report on Data and Statistics

This report examines the trends in alcohol consumption within the UK, highlighting key statistics and their implications. It notes a general decrease in consumption across various demographics, including age groups. The report details the shift towards beer and wine, while also noting the high percentage of beer consumption. The 'on trade' sold 32% of pure volume of alcohol. The affordability of alcohol was 64% in UK. The report also touches upon the recommended alcohol intake for men and women, and the percentage of people who consumed alcohol in the last week. It also highlights the number of deaths due to alcohol consumption, the misuse of alcohol, and the rise in hospital admissions among the youth. The report also notes that many individuals are unaware of the calorie content in alcoholic beverages and that alcohol contributes to a significant portion of daily energy intake. Finally, the report mentions the decline in pubs and the shift towards home consumption. The report references studies on alcohol consumption and its impact on health and behavior.

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Some figures looking at trends in the volume of
alcohol consumption in the UK
The consumption of alcohol has reduced over the
past few years. Mostly all the age groups said they do
not consume alcohol, age groups like 16 below and
above. There has been a shift to beer and wine
consumption the most though beer is still consumed
the most with a percentage of 35.8 in UK. 'On trade'
sold 32% of pure volume of alcohol.
The affordability of alcohol was 64% in UK
and over time the trend of increasing affordability
can be visible. Men should not consume alcohol
more than 50 units and women above 35 units but in
a study its shown that they are drinking exactly to
this limit.
In a survey it was noticed that 57.4% people
consumed alcohol in the last week. A range of 3 out
of 4 people drink according to the survey.
Deaths due to alcohol consumption is 15 per
100,000 people in UK. Every year there is a misuse
of alcohol consumption which is resulting in 30% of
the suicides. Over the past few years there has been a
growth in the hospital admission of youth.
According to a research mostly none of them
knew the amount of calories in beer and wine or any
spirit they consumed. An average of 8.4% of energy
intake comes with the alcohol they consume.
A decline of pubs has been seen with 17% are
reducing. Due to this the people now prefer drinking
at home. There has been a decrease in the
consumption of alcohol in the recent years.
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