Alcohol consumption among the heaviest drinkers has increased in recent years with the top 10% of consumers accounting for 49% of the consumption in 2001 and increased to 53% in 2013, according to work out of La Trobe University Centre for Alcohol Policy Research published in The Conversation.
Chances of dying from an alcohol related illness, including cancer, is 4.0-4.5% for those who imbibe an average of four drinks per day, and around 5-8% for those who take in 7.8 drinks per day.
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Source: Pharmacydaily.com.au, Friday 22 January 2016