Alcohol in Europe. It is said that Poland and Russia are countries that can compete with each other. In what? In the amount of alcohol consumed. It turns out that this is not true. The latest research by Russian experts from the governmental agency for the fight against alcoholism shows that Estonia wins the podium. 
Sober Russia action
Russia, as a country that has long been struggling with the large problem of alcoholism among its citizens, has decided to fight it. The results show that an average Russian consumes as much as 15 liters of pure spirit annually. The fight against this addiction is based on limiting advertisements promoting alcohol, trying to make it difficult to buy alcohol. Introducing higher taxes and electronic inventory tracking. Although Russia is struggling with a very big problem, they are not on the podium with the highest alcohol consumption rate in Europe.
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European Alcoholism
Experts working on the Sober Russia campaign examined 28 European Union countries in terms of the amount of alcohol consumed per capita of each citizen. The study also looked at the number of deaths caused by drinking alcohol. On the basis of these studies, Russia has compiled a list that allows you to easily see which country has the greatest problem with drinking alcohol and the number of deaths caused by this substance.
Estonia is leading the way
It turns out that Estonia was in first place. letters. According to research by Sober Russia, the average Estonian consumes an average of 15,35 liters of spirit per year. Right behind the first "winning" country are Slovenia, Luxembourg, Denmark and Latvia. However, the greatest number of deaths are caused by alcohol consumption. Slovenia takes first place with 12,83 deaths per 100 inhabitants, followed by Denmark (12,24) and Latvia (9,07).
Alcohol in Europe. Who drinks the least
The countries lowest on the list include Greece. In this country, the average citizen drinks 6,5 liters of spirit annually, Italy 7,8 liters and Sweden 7,18 liters.
Summary of the Sober Russia campaign
“According to the results of our work, we will formulate a report that we will send, among others, to the embassies of these countries in Russia and to public organizations dealing with health care. Both for reading and for practical application” - words of the head of the Sober Russia campaign, Sultan Khamzaev.
