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Alcohol Alert: The Rise of Alcohol Abuse in India

 

Affordability and injustice lead Indians to the path of alcohol abuse without a chance of getting to know the consequences of their actions.

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The Rise of Alcohol Abuse in India
Affordability and injustice lead Indians to the path of alcohol abuse without a chance of getting to know the consequences of their actions. March 26, ...
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Soldiers start consuming alcohol at higher age than civilians, reveals Army study
A study by military medical specialists has found that the 'age at first drink' (AFD) in the Indian armed forces is markedly delayed as compared with that ...
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... countries wear jeans and T-shirts, dance with other men and even drink liquor,' he said. 'But that is their culture. It's good for them, but not for India.'.
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In India, a taste of political variety
With five state elections to be contested in coming weeks, India is heading back into election mode: alcohol shops are being shuttered, petrol prices ...
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Gender inequality pushes India behind in UN's sustainable development goals
This indicates the changing attitude of Indian corporate world towards women as leaders. Also read: 'High spirits:' Women in Assam consume alcohol ...
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Indian-American Dr Vivek Murthy sworn in as US Surgeon General
Washington, Mar 26 (PTI) Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy has ... He also issued the first Surgeons General’s report on Alcohol, Drugs ...
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Germany's alcohol consumption declined in 2020
Berlin, Mar 26 (IANS): Alcohol consumption in Germany continued to decline in 2020 due ... traffic limitations, led to the decline in alcohol consumption, the Statistical Office noted. ... Kankanady, Mangalore - 575 002 Karnataka India
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Delhi lowers it minimum drinking age to 21. Should Goa increase it from 18 too?
Now in Goa the legal age for drinking is 18. It is the lowest legal drinking age in India and this is applicable in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Himachal ...
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Alcoholism: A National Disaster
Ironically in India, there has been increasing trend of alcohol per capita consumption as 2.4 liters, 4.3 liters & 5.7 liters in 2005, 2010 & 2016 respectively.
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Alcohol Beverages Market 2021 by Global Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Industry ...
Alcohol Beverages Market: Regional Analysis Includes: ⇨ Asia-Pacific (Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Japan, Philippines, Korea, Thailand, India, ...
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