Brazil advances in the per capita consumption of alcohol, according to OMS

The World Health Organization (who) has just spread the World Health Statistics report 2017, containing data of the 194 Member States of the Organization, and focused on sustainable development goals (ODS). The good news comes from Brazil, the country reduced in 10% per capita consumption of pure alcohol in 6 years, to 8.7 litres in 2010 to 7.8 liters in 2016. The data shows that, on average, each Brazilian above 15 years stopped drinking about a dose (the equivalent of a can of 350 ml beer, or a glass of wine to 150 ml or a dose of 45 ml Distilled beverage) a week. Is an important step for the country to reach the global target proposed by the who: 10% reduction of the harmful use of alcohol until 2025, though still above the world average (6.4 liters). The CervBrasil works in conjunction with the Organization of American States (OAS) through the Responsible City Project, which has led to awareness for municipalities to combat consumption of alcohol by minors of 18 years. The project has already been present in the municipalities of Fernandópolis (SP), São Bernardo do Campo (SP) and Americana (SP). During this period, the project has trained over 4000 people, between professionals of the sectors that make up its pillars of activity: education; Health; Purchase and consumption; Community partnerships and communication. Currently, the project Responsible Town trains teachers and provides teaching materials for the six Regional Boards of education in the State of São Paulo: Americana, São Bernardo do Campo, Santo André, Mauá, Diadema and São José do Rio Preto. Will be involved in all 300 State schools, present in 24 municipalities.