Teachers and drivers are the UK’s most moderate drinkers – but many are still knocking back more than they should, according to a new survey.
We all drink too much, if what the survey says is true
The Department of Health poll found people working in education, transport and travel were England’s most moderate drinkers, consuming an average of 24 units per week.
But even that figure is above the limit recommended by the NHS – two to three units a day for women and a maximum of three to four units for men.
People in the media, publishing and entertainment are the heaviest drinkers, consuming an average of 44 units a week, the survey found.
IT workers drank an average of 34 units a week, followed by service sector workers at 33 units.
People in finance, insurance and real estate get through an average of 29 units.
What can happen if you’re careless
The survey found half (50%) of people working in education said they monitored their drinking, compared to fewer than a third (29%) who worked in media and IT.
Nearly a third (29%) of media and IT workers and a quarter (25%) of those in the finance sector said they sometimes felt pressurised to drink by their colleagues.
Public health minister Dawn Primarolo said: “After-work drinks are often part of working life.
“It’s tempting to just go for ‘a swift one’, even when you know your body needs a rest. But, one can quickly turn into many.”
She added: “Regularly drinking more than your daily limits can have a serious knock-on effect on your long term health.”
Typical values of common drinks are:
:: a small glass of wine (125ml), 1.5 units
:: a pint of premium (5%) lager, 2.8 units
:: double gin and tonic, 1.9 units
[ Source: Sky news ]
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