Researchers: Women drinking more since the pandemic


By AGENCY
Researchers found that women drank about 5.4 days per month compared to their 2019 average of 4.6 days. Photo: AFPRelaxnews

Alcohol consumption among women in the United States rose during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study published recently. Researchers found that women drank about 5.4 days per month compared to their 2019 average of 4.6 days

What's more, women drank heavily on average 0.6 days a month during the pandemic compared to 0.4 before, according to the study in JAMA Network Open.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
women , family , pandemic , covid-19

Next In Family

Young Malaysian woman in railway career proves circumstances don't define one's future
Pregnancy should not be a reason to stop exercising completely, experts say
In older women, too much coffee may affect bone health
How blinking frequency in children relates to their development
This Malaysian is 93 and still dishing out her famous achar Sarawak
Sewing patchwork from upcycled material keeps 92YO Malaysian great-grandma active
Parents' checklist: How to protect your child from the haze
Helping children breathe easier during the hazy season
Helping women take the next step towards better health
This school in Senegal is guiding girls to be the leaders of tomorrow

Others Also Read