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Annual Per Capita Alcohol Consumption Dataset
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This dataset offers a detailed overview of global alcohol consumption patterns, designed to address questions such as who consumes the most alcohol and how consumption has evolved over time. While social drinking holds a significant role in many cultures, the data also highlights the negative outcomes associated with excessive alcohol intake, including various diseases, health impacts, crime, road incidents, and alcohol dependence. The dataset explores global patterns of consumption, drinking habits, and beverage types, alongside the prevalence of alcoholism and its consequences, such as mortality and road incidents. It presents annual average alcohol consumption per person aged 15 years or older, reported in litres of pure alcohol, allowing for comparisons across different alcoholic drinks. The information illustrates wide global variations in per capita alcohol consumption, particularly noting lower levels in North Africa and the Middle East and higher intake across Europe. Further, it details the share of adults who drink alcohol, highlighting gender differences where men are generally more likely to drink than women, and examines patterns of heavy drinking sessions, often termed 'binging'. The dataset also provides insights into global trends of alcohol abstinence and specifically touches upon global beer consumption.
Columns
- Entity: Represents the geographical entity or country. Contains 201 unique values and is 100% valid. Albania is the most common entry.
- Code: Provides a unique code for each entity. Contains 188 unique values and is 93% valid, with ALB being the most common.
- Year: Indicates the year of the data collection, ranging from 2000 to 2018. This column is 100% valid.
- Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age): This represents the total pure alcohol consumed annually per person aged 15 or older. Contains 727 unique values and is 100% valid.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file format and is named
total-alcohol-consumption-per-capita-litres-of-pure- ahcool new.csv. The file size is 25.74 kB. It contains 4 columns and includes 994 valid records across the key data fields.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing global alcohol consumption trends and changes over time.
- Researching public health impacts and social outcomes related to alcohol, such as disease, crime, and road incidents.
- Identifying geographical disparities in drinking patterns and prevalence of alcoholism.
- Studying demographic variations in alcohol consumption, including by age and gender.
- Informing policy development and public health interventions aimed at addressing alcohol dependency and heavy drinking.
- Exploring the social and cultural role of alcohol within different regions.
Coverage
- Geographic: The data covers countries across the world, with specific observations noted for regions like North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, where consumption patterns vary significantly.
- Time Range: The dataset spans from 2000 to 2018, providing annual average consumption figures. Information on heavy drinking relates to episodes in the previous 30 days, and general drinking prevalence refers to the previous year.
- Demographic: The data primarily focuses on persons aged 15 years or older and adults, including insights into gender differences in drinking habits. Specific detailed data by gender and age group is referenced for the UK, and trends in heavy drinking for the USA.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for:
- Public health researchers investigating the epidemiology of alcohol consumption and its health consequences.
- Policy makers designing strategies for alcohol control and public health initiatives.
- Social scientists studying cultural and social aspects of drinking.
- Data analysts looking to identify patterns and trends in global consumption.
- Educational institutions for academic research and teaching purposes.
- Non-governmental organisations working on addiction support and awareness.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Alcohol Consumption Trends (2000-2018)
- Worldwide Pure Alcohol Intake by Country
- International Alcohol Consumption Patterns
- Annual Per Capita Alcohol Consumption Dataset
- Alcohol Consumption & Prevalence Statistics
Attributes
Original Data Source: Annual Per Capita Alcohol Consumption Dataset
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