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QuickStats: International comparison of alcohol consumption among OECD member countries, 2008-2016
- Date2018-12-20 20:47
- Update2018-12-20 20:52
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International comparison of alcohol consumption among OECD member countries, 2008-2016
[Definition] Alcohol consumption: average liters of pure alcohol consumed per individual among those aged 15 years and over
In the year 2016, the average amount of alcohol consumed per capita among those aged 15 years and over in South Korea was 8.7 liters, which was more or less same to the OECD average of 8.8 liters. During the past 8 years, there had been a decrease of 0.8 liter, compared to 9.5 liters in 2008 (Figure A).
Source: OECD. Health at a Glance 2018 (OECD indicators)
Reported by: Division of Chronic Disease Control, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Definition] Alcohol consumption: average liters of pure alcohol consumed per individual among those aged 15 years and over
In the year 2016, the average amount of alcohol consumed per capita among those aged 15 years and over in South Korea was 8.7 liters, which was more or less same to the OECD average of 8.8 liters. During the past 8 years, there had been a decrease of 0.8 liter, compared to 9.5 liters in 2008 (Figure A).
Source: OECD. Health at a Glance 2018 (OECD indicators)
Reported by: Division of Chronic Disease Control, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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