Reacting to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s report Drinking in the UK, an Exploration of Trends, which shows that young men are binge drinking less but women are binge-drinking more, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of Drinkaware, says:
“This research provides a valuable insight into the varied drinking patterns among different age groups and genders. While it’s encouraging that binge-drinking is decreasing among 16-24 year old men, binge drinking among women is on the increase, affecting their general health and well-being.
“Even in small amounts, alcohol affects women differently to men – studies suggest that women are more prone to liver disease after a comparatively shorter period of heavy drinking. Alcohol can also affect women’s chances of conceiving a child and can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. Women who drink heavily and often are also putting themselves at risk of short-term health and personal problems, including depression, disturbed sleep and compromised personal safety.
"Women who frequently binge drink need to know how it’s affecting their liver, as alcohol in regular, excessive quantities can be a potentially toxic substance. Giving your liver a break will give it a chance to properly metabolise the alcohol.
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