Institute of Alcohol Studies
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Shevills on alcohol awareness survey
Shevills on alcohol awareness survey
Shevills on alcohol awareness survey
Wednesday 31st January 2018
Discover why many in the UK are unaware of alcohol's health risks. Colin Shevills discusses the need for better awareness campaigns.
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if people are not aware of that information, they're not making informed decisions about how much they consume and, you know, inadvertently, lives are being put at risk.
Ever wondered why so many people in the UK are unaware of the health risks linked to alcohol? This episode of the 'Alcohol Alert Podcast' dives into this pressing issue with guest Colin Shevills, a member of the Alcohol Health Alliance and founder of Balance North East. The discussion revolves around a survey commissioned by the Alcohol Health Alliance UK, revealing a startling lack of public knowledge about alcohol guidelines.
For instance, only 10% of respondents mentioned cancer when asked about diseases related to alcohol consumption. Colin shares his thoughts on why these guidelines are so poorly understood and stresses the urgent need for nationwide awareness campaigns. He also touches on how the alcohol industry tries to keep this information under wraps, making it even more crucial for the government to step in.
If you're curious about the real impact of alcohol and what can be done to educate the public, this episode offers valuable insights that are hard to ignore.