The Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (GISAH) is an essential tool for assessing and monitoring the health situation and trends related to alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harm, and policy responses in countries. The harmful use of alcohol results in the death of 3 million people annually. There are 230 different types of diseases where alcohol has a significant role. It also causes harm to the well-being and health of people around the drinker. In 2018, the worldwide total consumption was equal to 6.2 litres of pure alcohol per person 15 years and older. Unrecorded consumption accounts for 26% of the worldwide total consumption.

In this section:

• Levels of Consumption
• Patterns of Consumption
• Harms and Consequences
• Economic Aspects
• Alcohol Control Policies
• Prevention, Research, Treatment
• Youth and Alcohol
• Key alcohol indicators relevant to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Key alcohol indicators relevant to noncommunicable diseases
• Data sources for abstainers and heavy episodic drinkers
• Data sources for alcohol use disorders and alcohol dependence