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Encourage patients to have drink free days

1 min read Alcohol and tobacco
Public Health England’s One You has teamed up with Drinkaware to launch a new Drink Free Days campaign.

It can be easy for people to get into the habit of drinking alcohol most nights but the reality is, it isn’t good for their long term health.

What many people don’t realise is that regularly drinking alcohol above low risk levels can significantly increase the risk of developing a range of health conditions such as heart disease and seven types of cancer including breast cancer.

The solution – more Drink Free Days
The UK’s Chief Medical Officers suggest one way to reduce these risks is by taking more drink free days each week. Research shows that it’s a solution that is popular and palatable with the target audience because it is simple and achievable.

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