Icelanders consume less alcohol now than they did in 2007 according to a survey conducted by the Directorate of Health.
Ten thousand Icelanders between the ages 18 to 79 took part in the social survey which was first conducted in 2007, and again in 2009 and 2012. Results show those who consume alcohol daily have declined in numbers, from 2% in 2007 to 1.7 % in 2012. There has also been a decline in the number of people diagnosed with alcoholism or drug addiction in recent years.
Moreover, the nation’s monthly alcohol consumption has declined and binge drinking has become less common. Men were found to consume larger amounts of alcohol than women and are more likely to drink excessively.
Further, the survey shows that the number of young people consuming alcohol has declined sharply, especially among young men.
A survey conducted by the Directorate of Health shows the nation’s monthly alcohol consumption has declined over the years.
Icelanders consume less alcohol now than they did in 2007 according to a survey conducted by the Directorate of Health.
Ten thousand Icelanders between the ages 18 to 79 took part in the social survey which was first conducted in 2007, and again in 2009 and 2012. Results show those who consume alcohol daily have declined in numbers, from 2% in 2007 to 1.7 % in 2012. There has also been a decline in the number of people diagnosed with alcoholism or drug addiction in recent years.
Moreover, the nation’s monthly alcohol consumption has declined and binge drinking has become less common. Men were found to consume larger amounts of alcohol than women and are more likely to drink excessively.
Further, the survey shows that the number of young people consuming alcohol has declined sharply, especially among young men.
