National Alcohol Harm Reduction Campaign.
22 May 2008
Message from Occupational Health.
On 19 May the Government launched a campaign to raise awareness of alcohol units and the health risks of regularly exceeding Government ‘lower-risk’ drinking levels. The campaign is driven, in part, by research and evidence that shows that:
- NHS admissions for alcohol-related illness are rising fast year-on-year.
- Between 15,000 and 20,000 premature deaths in England and Wales each year are associated with alcohol misuse.
- There are over 10 million people drinking above the Government’s lower-risk levels.
- Most people drinking above lower risk levels are unaware of the potential health risks.
To identify whether your drinking is above lower risk levels, go to:
If you are interested in cutting down, there will be support available in the form of a self-help booklet and a telephone helpline.