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A quarter of all UK adults are binge drinkers 27 October 2005 One in four adults1 in Britain are binge drinkers, a new study by Bupa Wellness today reveals. And what's more - they don't care. 11 million Brits binge drink2, but two thirds of them (67 percent) insist their diet is healthy and four in ten (42 percent) believe their drinking has no effect whatsoever on their health. The study into the nation’s drinking habits also shows both confusion and denial. Almost one in three men (29 percent) and one in five (20 percent) women drink at least double the recommended amount on a night out. Worryingly 69 percent of binge drinkers insist they aren’t binge drinkers at all and 60 percent aren’t concerned about how much they drink. With the new licensing laws coming into effect on 24 November, the UK is facing a health time bomb: eight out of ten drinkers (84 percent) currently don't keep track of how much they drink on a night out and a defiant one in six (16 percent) believe longer opening hours would actually encourage them to drink more. Not only are they risking their health, binge drinkers are also costing their employer by having days off to recover from a drinking session. One in six (15 percent) drinkers admit to having at least one "hangover" day every 12 months, with some admitting to staying at home up to five days a year. Dr. Peter Mace, Bupa Wellness Medical Director comments on the research findings: "Drinking limits are not as easily defined as they once were. There is no such thing as a standard drink any more. A pint of beer or glass of wine is served in a variety of strengths and sizes so it's confusing for people to know exactly how much is safe to drink. "As our research shows that almost half of drinkers are baffled by Government advice on safe drinking limits, Bupa Wellness believes the Government needs to take steps to reduce the confusion particularly if licensing hours are to be extended. There is clearly a gap in information being provided for drinkers and a strong need for education to stem what is fast becoming a serious health and social problem for the UK. "What is clear is that people who storm the bars or drink excessively at home on a regular basis will face serious health issues in the years to come. Besides the impact on their physical health, heavy drinkers put themselves at risk of fights, unsafe sex and potentially worse if they continue drinking too much on a night out." Young men most at riskThe study reveals that almost half (47 percent) of men aged 18-24 are binge drinkers. More alarming still, 83 percent of men aged 18-24 do not keep track of how much they drink on a night out. A worrying 27 percent of young men aged 18-34 say longer opening hours would encourage them to drink more and a quarter admit they have a job and lifestyle that encourages regular drinking.
To ensure your continued health and wellbeing, Bupa Wellness offers a variety of Health Assessments for you to take time out to review both your physical condition as well as your lifestyle for optimum health. To find out more information or book a Health Assessment, please phone Bupa Wellness on 0845 600 3458 or visit our website. Research conducted for Bupa Wellness by TNS Omnimas on 19-23 August amongst 2000 UK adults aged 18+. References
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