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The Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (GISAH) is an essential tool for assessing and monitoring the health situation and trends related to alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harm, and policy responses in countries. The harmful use of alcohol results in the death of 3 million people annually. There are 230 different types of diseases where alcohol has a significant role. It also causes harm to the well-being and health of people around the drinker. In 2018, the worldwide total consumption was equal to 6.2 litres of pure alcohol per person 15 years and older. Unrecorded consumption accounts for 26% of the worldwide total consumption.
Alcohol consumption
57%
of adults abstained from alcohol
in the past 12 months, in 2016
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Related publication
27 September 2018
Global status report on alcohol and health 2018
This report presents a comprehensive picture of alcohol consumption, disease burden and policy responses worldwide.
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Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours Unit
The Unit works globally to improve health and well-being of populations by articulating, promoting, supporting and monitoring evidence-informed policies, strategies and interventions to reduce the burden associated with alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviours.
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