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People in Britain are drinking less alcohol than in previous years, according to reports.<\/p>\n
The average UK adult consumed 10.2 alcoholic drinks a week last year, the lowest figure since data collection began in 1990 and a decline of more than a quarter from the peak of 14 two decades ago, according to figures published in the FT from research company IWSR.<\/p>\n
However, total abstention is not on the rise despite the decline in consumption, which suggests more moderate drinking habits have driven the trend.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe population is ageing and older consumers physiologically can\u2019t drink as much,\u201d Marten Lodewijks, the IWSR president, told the newspaper.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are also elements of health consciousness\u2009 \u2026 and the cost of living is up, so people just can\u2019t afford to \u2018drink out\u2019 as much.\u201d<\/p>\n
The latest figures suggest that although people are drinking less than they have done historically they are still drinking above the NHS recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol a week.<\/p>\n
Ten pints of low-strength beer would equal 20 units, while 10 large glasses of wine add up to 30 units.<\/p>\n
A survey from the charity Drinkaware reveals nearly three-quarters \u2013 73% \u2013 of UK adult drinkers plan to moderate their drinking over Christmas, while about a quarter (28%) of drinkers intend to drink more over Christmas but plan to cut back in the new year.<\/p>\n
Karen Tyrell, the chief executive of Drinkaware, said: \u201cWith nearly three in four of us planning ahead this Christmas, this balanced approach to our festive fun is great to see.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith a few simple tips we can enjoy our favourite Christmas tipples with our friends and family without taking it to excess. A good first step is understanding your own drinking habits, something you can do by taking the drinking check on our website.<\/p>\n
\u201cSticking to the chief medical officers\u2019 guidelines of no more than 14 units a week including some drink-free days can make a big difference. Asking friends and family for support can help you stick to any plan you set, while the growing range of low- and no-alcohol options also makes it easier to swap out some drinks on a night out.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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