19 November 2020 11:38
Alcohol consumption is also worrying, which “contributes to about 255 thousand-290 thousand annual deaths in the EU”
Alcoholism – In the “Health at a Glance 2020” report, the OECD points out that “alcohol control policies have reduced the global consumption of alcoholic beverages in numerous countries over the past decade”. But “heavy drinking remains problematic. One third of adults report at least one episode of heavy drinking in the past month and over one fifth of 15 year olds report being drunk. more than once in a lifetime “.
Air pollution – The Organization also raises the alarm on the effects of air pollution on health and well-being. According to the report, between 168 thousand and 346 thousand premature deaths in the countries of the European Union can be attributed to air pollution due solely to fine particles “. The OECD emphasizes that” although air quality has improved in in most European countries over the last two decades, pollution levels remain above WHO guidelines in most countries, in particular, in large cities. This has serious consequences on the health of the population and on mortality “.
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