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The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has backed calls by Alcohol Action Ireland for a minimum price for alcohol to help prevent the abuse and misuse of alcohol and the irresponsible sale and promotion of alcohol.

Recent findings have revealed that Mayo has the highest number of alcohol related deaths in the country, a startling, bleak figure, which shows the misuse of alcohol in the county and the need to address our society’s issue with alcohol. Locally, support and leadership is needed to make this happen and through the work of the Western Region Drugs Task Force, via their community liaison worker, help and advice is at hand.

Westmeath had 80 alcohol-related deaths in the last five years, it was revealed this week, and though our national consumption has dropped from its 2000 all-time high of 13 litres of pure alcohol per annum, Ireland still has the third highest consumption in Europe with 11.3 litres, a figure which is twice what it was in 1960.

A report published by the Health Research Board this week into alcohol-related deaths and deaths among people who were alcohol dependent in Ireland during 2004 and 2008 has found that Mayo tops the polls in both categories.

A drunk man who was abusive to shop staff after he was refused the purchase of alcohol was before Ballina District Court this week.

People in Westmeath are spending nearly €1,700 per year on alcohol; with men spending significantly more than women, at €2,123 and €1,329 respectively.

As part of Alcohol Awareness Month, new research from Aviva Health Insurance has revealed that people in Mayo are spending nearly €1,900 per year on alcohol, with men spending significantly more than women, at €2,067 and €1,713 respectively. The research also revealed that people are drinking excessively, with men consuming an average of 12 alcohol units per week and women consuming an average of nine. While this is below the recommended weekly limit of 21 units for men and 14 units for women, it raises concerns given that this limit identifies when damage is caused to one’s health by alcohol.

As part of Alcohol Awareness Month, new research from Aviva Health Insurance has revealed that people in Kilkenny are spending over €1,800 per year on alcohol with men spending significantly more than women, at €2,104 and €1,592 respectively.

Dietician Heather Miller, who holds clinics in Balla, Castlebar and Claremorris offers some advice on sensible drinking.

1. Eat healthily. Try to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. When doing your grocery shop stock up on healthy snacks, such as rice cakes, celery, cucumber and low-fat cheese. Try to incorporate wholemeal foods, bread and pasta and low fat yoghurt into your diet, too. Avoid sugary and fried foods and salt as much as possible. Grill, bake, microwave but steer away from frying. Watch out for the hidden fats in creams and sauces as well.