Menu
19/08/2014
Younger Adults More Likely To Drink Alcohol - Survey
Younger adults (18 - 29 years) are considerably more likely to drink alcohol than older adults (60 - 75 years), according to a new survey released by the Department of Health.
While younger adults are 82% likely to drink alcohol, older adults are only 58% likely to drink, the results showed.
The survey found that 73% of all respondents drank alcohol. 76% were male and 70% were female.
The most common alcoholic drinks consumed by males were beer at 70%, wine at 35% and spirits at 27%. For women, it was wine at 64%, spirits at 30% and beer at 19%.
65% of respondents who drank alcohol in the week prior to the survey had consumed it at home, while 20% drank either in the pub and 17% in restaurants.
29% of men and 42% of women did not exceed the recommended daily drinking levels during the week prior to the survey.
While 13% of men exceeded the recommended daily limits on three or more days in the previous week, for women the proportion was just 6%.
31% of those respondents who drank in the week before the survey had engaged in at least one binge drinking session. At 35%, men were more likely to do so than females, at 27%.
57% of men and 69% of women who consumed alcohol in the week prior to the survey considered themselves to be light drinkers.
(IT/CD)
While younger adults are 82% likely to drink alcohol, older adults are only 58% likely to drink, the results showed.
The survey found that 73% of all respondents drank alcohol. 76% were male and 70% were female.
The most common alcoholic drinks consumed by males were beer at 70%, wine at 35% and spirits at 27%. For women, it was wine at 64%, spirits at 30% and beer at 19%.
65% of respondents who drank alcohol in the week prior to the survey had consumed it at home, while 20% drank either in the pub and 17% in restaurants.
29% of men and 42% of women did not exceed the recommended daily drinking levels during the week prior to the survey.
While 13% of men exceeded the recommended daily limits on three or more days in the previous week, for women the proportion was just 6%.
31% of those respondents who drank in the week before the survey had engaged in at least one binge drinking session. At 35%, men were more likely to do so than females, at 27%.
57% of men and 69% of women who consumed alcohol in the week prior to the survey considered themselves to be light drinkers.
(IT/CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
27 November 2024
PSNI Expands Child Protection Campaign To Belfast
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has expanded its 'Operation Makesafe' campaign to Belfast. The initiative aims to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation and empower communities to protect children.
PSNI Expands Child Protection Campaign To Belfast
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has expanded its 'Operation Makesafe' campaign to Belfast. The initiative aims to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation and empower communities to protect children.
19 November 2024
World AMR Awareness Week: Call To Preserve Antibiotics
In light of World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November), local residents are being reminded of the critical importance of preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern, as bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotics designed to combat them.
World AMR Awareness Week: Call To Preserve Antibiotics
In light of World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November), local residents are being reminded of the critical importance of preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern, as bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotics designed to combat them.
18 November 2024
Road Safety Week Highlights Human Cost Of Road Accidents
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI), emergency services, and victim support groups have launched Road Safety Week 2024, highlighting the devastating impact of road traffic collisions. On average, one person loses their life on Northern Ireland's roads every week, with 57 fatalities recorded so far this year.
Road Safety Week Highlights Human Cost Of Road Accidents
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI), emergency services, and victim support groups have launched Road Safety Week 2024, highlighting the devastating impact of road traffic collisions. On average, one person loses their life on Northern Ireland's roads every week, with 57 fatalities recorded so far this year.
25 June 2010
Call For Lower Drink-Drive Limit
Local doctors are calling for the Stormont Executive to consider lowering the drink drive limit to "save lives". Following this week's Daíl legislation reducing the legal blood-alcohol level from 80 to 50mg, Northern Ireland doctors said today that the law should be changed here too.
Call For Lower Drink-Drive Limit
Local doctors are calling for the Stormont Executive to consider lowering the drink drive limit to "save lives". Following this week's Daíl legislation reducing the legal blood-alcohol level from 80 to 50mg, Northern Ireland doctors said today that the law should be changed here too.
29 June 2021
Rehabilitation Training To Be Offered For All Drink Driving Convictions
Drink driving legislation has been changed to offer all those convicted of drink drive offences the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation training.
Rehabilitation Training To Be Offered For All Drink Driving Convictions
Drink driving legislation has been changed to offer all those convicted of drink drive offences the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation training.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
