Irish women are now drinking more, and more often, than previous generations.

• According to data published in a global study, Irish women are near the top of the table worldwide for heavy drinking, ranking seventh. (Global Burden of Diseases study, 2018)
• In 2016, there were 990 alcohol-related deaths among women in Ireland.
• A separate study published in 2019 by the Lancet, found that Irish adolescent girls are among the highest binge drinkers in the world, ranking third.
• These are all concerning trends given that women face increased risk of health-related harms from alcohol that men.