date:Jun 20, 2023
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Global Burden of Disease data shows that an estimated 4.8% of all deaths are attributable to alcohol.
The labeling could raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol as a Healthy Ireland survey revealed four in five respondents are unaware of the risks of breast cancers associated with alcohol, 52% of the increased risks of ulcers and 49% of the links of alcohol consumption and high blood pressure.
Those aged 15 and 24 are the least aware of the risks associated with heavy drinking.