In Ireland, they decided to write about diseases on alcohol bottles (3 photos)
- There is cancer, 7 types, will you take it?
- No, I think it's cirrhosis of the liver.
If we have all become accustomed to scary pictures on cigarette packs, then the Irish will have to get used to the same on bottles of alcohol from 2026. In 2 years, all alcohol producers without exception will be required to inform their customers that you can get a very unpleasant disease from drinking.
The head of the Irish Cancer Society, Averil Power, is sure that many people drink without realizing the risk they are exposed to. But if they are shown scary pictures on bottles, they will certainly realize the danger and quit drinking. After all, according to statistics, more than half of the citizens of the EU member states do not know about the connection between cancer and alcohol.
This idea was supported by the country's government, and now the Irish will receive information about 7 types of cancer and liver diseases. If the experience is positive, then France and Italy will start labeling alcohol after Ireland. Well, then, as per the established scheme.
In 2023, Ireland had 9.96 liters of alcohol per capita. And as a bonus, here are the top drinking countries according to Wagecentre.com.
Thus, adult Moldovans drink an average of 15.2 liters of pure alcohol per year, and Lithuanians - about 15 liters. The Czech Republic closes the top three with 14.4 liters. Why you need this information, I have no idea, but now live with it.