Statistics
- 33 million deaths worldwide
- 5.9% of all deaths worldwide
- Related to 200 diseases and injury conditions
- In the age group 20 – 39 years approximately 25 % of the total deaths are alcohol-attributable
How much is too much per day
- Men should not drink more than 2 alcohol units per day
- Women should not drink more than 1 alcohol unit per day?
Hong Kong
- Men: 2 Alcohol Units per day
- Women: 1 Alcohol Unit per day
| Type | Alcohol content * | Volume per container or per usual serving | Number of "Alcohol Unit" Per container |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Beer
|
5% |
330ml (small can) |
1 |
|
500ml (king can) |
2 |
||
|
330ml (small bottle) |
1 |
||
|
640ml (large bottle) |
3 |
||
|
Red wine/ White wine
|
12% (11% - 15%) |
125ml (small glass) |
1 (1-2) |
|
750ml (bottle) |
7 (7-9) |
||
|
Champagne / Sparkling
|
12% |
125ml (small glass) |
1 |
|
750ml (bottle) |
7 |
||
|
Spirits (Whisky / Vodka / Gin / Rum / Tequila / Brandy)
|
40% (35% - 57%) |
30ml (pub measure) |
1 |
Note:
If you drink as much as 14 units per week, it is advised to spread, it evenly across the week.
Long term alcohol related health effects
- Mental health and behavioral disorders
- Heart diseases
- Liver diseases
- Cancer
Immediate alcohol related effects
- Injuries related to violence and road traffic accidents
- Suicide
- Risky sexual behavior can lead to infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS etc.
How to reduce harm if you choose to drink alcohol?
- Do not drink on an empty stomach
- Know your limits and the alcohol content, choose drinks with lower alcohol content
- Reduce alcohol content by adding ice or water/juice
- Take sips rather than gulps
- Drink alcohol free beverages in between such as water and fruit juice
- Never drink and drive, use public transport
Suggestion
If you do not drink at all, do not start drinking
If you choose to drink alcohol, limit your drink to minimize alcohol related harm
If you choose to drink alcohol, limit your drink to minimize alcohol related harm
Local services
1.Tuen Mun Alcohol Problems Clinic (TMAPC)
|
Monday and Thursday |
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
|
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday |
Closed |
|
Contact |
2456-8260 |
2.Tung Wah Group of hospitals (Alcohol abuse prevention and treatment services)
Hotline: 2884 9876
Fax: 2884 3262
Website: http://atp.tungwahcsd.org/index.php/Engli.html
Email: cc-atp@tungwah.org.hk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoAlcohol.TWGHs
|
Serenity Sister (Women's Meeting) |
|
Lucy H. / Michele K. |
|
9041 6974 / 6299 9571 |
3.Hospital Authority substance abuse clinics