Beer was Ireland’s most popular alcohol last year
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Beer was Ireland’s most popular alcohol last year
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Alcohol consumption among adults in Ireland has fallen by almost 5 per cent in the last year, new figures show.
A report by economist Anthony Foley found that average alcohol consumption per adult fell by 4.5 per cent last year, to 9.49 litres of pure alcohol.
People in the UK are drinking more than a quarter less than a peak two decades ago
The labels, which warn of cancer risks, are among the strongest warnings on alcohol anywhere in the world.
The results signal a shift after a recent uptick in drinking among middle-aged adults in particular.
Non-alcoholic sales have more than doubled in recent years, even though Germany's wider beer market has slumped.
Gallup poll finds more Americans are cutting their alcohol intake to zero. Health concerns are a major reason.
Survey suggests sobriety is on rise, with gender and regional differences in proportion of non-drinkers
