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Irish EU's 'worst binge-drinkers'

Binge-drinking is defined as having five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting
Ireland has the highest rates of binge-drinking in the European Union, a survey exploring attitudes to alcohol has indicated.
Finland and Britain came second and third in the Eurobarometer survey.

In Italy and Greece, by comparison, only 2% of people said they did binge-drink - defined as having five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting.

The survey comes just a few days before Ireland, and much of the world, celebrates Saint Patrick's Day.

BINGE-DRINKING IN THE EU
Ireland 34%
Finland 27%
UK 24%
Denmark 23%
Portugal 4%
Italy & Greece 2%
Source: Eurobarometer

Binge-drinking is a particular problem among young people, with almost a fifth of the 15-24 age group usually binge-drinking when consuming alcohol, according to the results of the survey on attitudes towards alcohol, presented by the European Commission on Thursday.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6451019.stm

[Ah, what the hell it's St. Patrick's Day....Enjoy your pints.]

jmbran11 · Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Location: U.S.

My only question is, who needed a study to confirm that? My husband is Irish, and I think that headline will be viewed with pride (not caution).

Octavius Hite · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject:

I'm just shocked, shocked. This needs more money and more study, I just can't believe it. Rolling Eyes

jinju · Joined: 22 Jan 2006

Seeing as you thought the "my student got his ass ravaged" thread was about something else, I wonder what you thought this was a bout.