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WHO Says Governments Should Set Alcohol Consumption Limits During Pandemic

by ECT

The World Health Organization said earlier this week that they encourage governments to enforce measures which limit alcohol consumption.

The WHO explained that at times of a lock-down during the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol consumption can exacerbate health vulnerability, risk-taking behaviors, mental health issues and violence. WHO/Europe reminds people that drinking alcohol does not protect them from COVID-19.

The announcement came after the United States is reporting skyrocketing alcohol sales by 55% including online alcohol sales soaring 243%, according to Nielsen

According to the WHO:

Restricting alcohol access during the COVID-19 pandemic

Alcohol is responsible for 3 million deaths a year worldwide, a third of which occur in the WHO European Region. Not only is this the region with the highest alcohol intake and the highest prevalence of drinkers in the population, but it is also the region with the highest prevalence of alcohol use disorders in the population and the highest share of deaths caused by alcohol, among all deaths.

“Alcohol is consumed in excessive quantities in the European Region, and leaves too many victims. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we should really ask ourselves what risks we are taking in leaving people under lockdown in their homes with a substance that is harmful both in terms of their health and the effects of their behaviour on others, including violence,” says Carina Ferreira-Borges, Programme Manager, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Programme, WHO/Europe.

Existing rules and regulations to protect health and reduce harm caused by alcohol, such as restricting access, should be upheld and even reinforced during the COVID-19 pandemic and emergency situations; while any relaxation of regulations or their enforcement should be avoided.

This needs to be complemented by communicating with the public about the risks of alcohol consumption, and maintaining and strengthening alcohol and drug services.

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6 comments

TSG Apr 16, 2020 - 2:11 pm

Another attempt to limit the people’s freedom.

Jim Simmons Apr 16, 2020 - 3:04 pm

Hands off our booze

Limited Gov Apr 16, 2020 - 4:45 pm

These organization make me sick, hopefully the U.S. will follow through on defunding the WHO and move on to the UN next.

Timothy Apr 16, 2020 - 7:33 pm

I think this is directed toward alcohol consumption in EUROPE. This would not pass muster in the States. By the way, other than GERMAN and BELGIAN beer, Corona Extra is my next favorite. Cheers!

Troy McClure Apr 16, 2020 - 8:21 pm

Next they’ll limit how many cigarettes you can smoke, how many sodas you drink, and how many times per week you can have dessert at home after dinner with your family.

Jg Apr 17, 2020 - 9:36 am

Troy, the far left is already talking about having an ID that says what you can and can’t order from restaurants based on your health. Keep voting Pelosi in, we will screw this country up in no time.

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