WHO calls for stepped-up prevention of alcohol-related deaths and diseases
The World Health Organization says an alarming new report showing that 3.3 million deaths across the globe in 2012 were due to the harmful use of alcohol highlights the need for action to reduce that number.
Alcohol consumption can not only lead to dependence but also increases people’s risk of developing more than 200 diseases including liver cirrhosis and some cancers. The Global status report on alcohol and health 2014 report also found that harmful use of alcohol makes people more susceptible to infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and pneumonia. In addition, harmful drinking can lead to violence and injuries.