Seven hospitalized after drinking industrial alcohol in Khanh Hoa
Two people, who were in a critical health condition after drinking homemade alcohol, were taken to the General Hospital of Khanh Hoa on the afternoon of August 4.
Official urges stronger actions against alcohol harms
Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen on September 28 urged authorities and people’s engagement in the prevention and control of alcohol harms as strong as the resolve to fight COVID-19.
Localities crack down on drivers using alcohol, drugs
Provinces and cities nationwide have stepped up inspections to stop coach and truck drivers from drinking alcohol or using drugs.
One in 20 of all deaths due to alcohol, says WHO
Alcohol is responsible for more than 5% of all deaths worldwide, or around 3 million a year, new figures have revealed.
Alcohol: leading cause of 7 cancers
PSNews- Alcohol may cause cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, colorectal and liver to people as well as breast cancer to women. The more people drink, the greater the risk of cancer they may face.