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*This
statistic only includes categories from the ICD
(coding) Alcoholic psychoses, Alcohol fatty
liver. Deaths due to other diseases, fire,
accident, drowning etc… in which alcohol played
a major role are not included.
The following drinks each contain the same
amount of alcohol:
1/2 pint of ordinary beer, lager or cider
1 pub measure (1/6 gill) of spirits
1 glass of table wine
1 small glass of sherry or vermouth
The amount of alcohol contained in each of the
above drinks is referred to as one unit
of alcohol. Strong beers, lagers or ciders
contain up to three times as much alcohol
as ordinary varieties.
What is a Sensible Limit?
The following limits per week are recommended in
order to minimise the risk of health problems:
Men: 3-4 Units or Less Daily
Women: 2-3 Units or Less Daily
With at least one or two alcohol free days
during the week
NOTE: There are
times when even one or two drinks can be too
much - for example, if driving or operating
machinery. It can also be dangerous to drink
alcohol if taking certain types of medication.
If in any doubt about this, consult your doctor.
HOW MUCH IS TOO
MUCH?
FOR MEN:
Drinking 30 units of alcohol per week
means there is increasing danger of
developing alcohol-related health problems.
Drinking 50 units or more per week is
definitely harmful to health.
FOR WOMEN:
Drinking 20 units of alcohol per week
means there is increasing danger of
developing alcohol-related health problems.
Drinking 35 units or more per week is
definitely harmful to health.
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