Binge Nation The shocking social cost of alcohol misuse in Australia
Binge drinking and the associated cost of alcohol misuse is on the rise in Australia. As well as debilitating effects on the health and mental wellbeing of the individual, there are shocking social costs too…
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Of Australians risk injury or assault as a result of alcohol misuse
Every week…
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In 2010 more than
70,000 Australians were victims of
alcohol related assault
Since 1999
62% 57% Increase in hospital
admissions Increase in Alcohol
related assaults
There has been a There has been a
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With…
every
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OF DEATHS FOR VICTIMS OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ALCOHOL *
*estimated
Victorians drink at risky levels
at least weekly
1 IN
10
YOU ARE TWICE AS LIKELY TO INJURE
YOURSELF AFTER 5 DRINKS THAN 2
OF ALL VIOLENT CRIMES AND DOMESTIC ABUSE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO ALCOHOL
50% Up to
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ALCOHOL ACCOUNTS FOR
OF ALL DEATHS FOR 14-17 YR OLDS
30% OF ROAD ACCIDENTS
44% OF FIRE INJURIES
10% OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS
34% OF FALLS AND DROWNINGS
$15.3 BILLION! IS THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST TO AUSTRALIA
DUE TO ALCOHOL MISUSE EACH YEAR
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http://www.health.vic.gov.au/aod/strategy/
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/alcohol-guidelines/alcohol-and-health-australia http://www2.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/saywhen/know-the-facts/consequences-of-drinking-short-
term-effects http://www2.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/saywhen/know-the-facts/facts-overview
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