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  1. Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jun 28, 2024 · This WHO fact sheet on alcohol provides key facts, who is at risk, ways to reduce the burden, and WHO;s response.

  2. Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jan 13, 2026 · Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties. In many of today’s societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in …

  3. Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 21, 2024 · Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.

  4. Alcohol use - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Aug 21, 2024 · Alcohol harms individuals, families, and communities, including those who are affected by other people’s alcohol consumption. Alcohol use can cause or exacerbate social, legal, medical, …

  5. No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health

    Jan 4, 2023 · Risks start from the first drop To identify a “safe” level of alcohol consumption, valid scientific evidence would need to demonstrate that at and below a certain level, there is no risk of …

  6. Consumo de alcohol: sopesar los riesgos y beneficios

    Nov 26, 2024 · El alcohol tiene calorías que pueden hacerte aumentar de peso. Además, aumenta el riesgo de tener problemas en el sistema digestivo. En el pasado, se creía que el consumo moderado …

  7. 酒精 - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jun 28, 2024 · 概述 酒精和酒精饮料含有乙醇,这是一种精神活性和有毒物质,可导致依赖。几个世纪以来,酒精在许多文化中被广泛使用,但它与重大的健康风险和危害有关。 2019年,全世界有260万 …

  8. Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours

    Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours The Unit works globally to improve health and well-being of populations by articulating, promoting, supporting and monitoring evidence-informed policies, …

  9. Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 9, 2022 · Alcohol is a psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties that has been widely used in many cultures for centuries. The harmful use of alcohol causes a large disease, social …

  10. Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 6, 2025 · Alcohol taxation and pricing policies are among the most effective and cost-effective alcohol control measures. An increase in excise taxes on alcoholic beverages is a proven measure …