RESIDENTS in East Lancashire have been encouraged to think about the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption.
Gareth Beck, a Health Improvement Specialist from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Certain areas of East Lancashire have some of the highest rates of alcohol related deaths in England.
“Alcohol Awareness Week is a great time for us to get messages out to the public around lower risk guidelines, unit levels and the significant impact regular drinking has all aspects of health.
“Alcohol not only causes short term issues such as the dreaded hangover but also impairs judgment, associated falls and accidents but is also a contributory factor with domestic violence, fires and crime. Long term effects of excessive alcohol consumption can lead to health risks such as alcohol related brain injury, poor nutrition and obesity, cirrhosis and liver disease and also a factor in the onset of several cancers.”
For more information details visit Drink Wise North West’s website at www.LookAgainAtAlcohol.org.uk.
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