3.5 Reducing health risks
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Most Australians drink alcohol for enjoyment, relaxation and sociability, at levels that cause few adverse effects. However there are some who drink at levels that increase their risk of alcohol-related harm. Alcohol can cause significant ill health and hardship for some people. What steps are being taken to reduce the health risks that arise from drinking alcohol? |
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The 2009 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines have been developed to allow individuals to make informed decisions regarding the amount of alcohol that they choose to drink. They go beyond looking at the immediate risk of injury and the cumulative risk of chronic disease, to estimating the overall risk of alcohol-related harm over a lifetime. The guidelines relate to:
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reducing the risk of alcohol-related harm over a lifetime
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reducing the risk of injury on a single occasion of drinking
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children and young people under 18 years of age
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pregnancy and breast feeding.
Read more about the guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol.