According to a European study, the poorest in society are more likely to suffer from the health repercussions of excessive drinking.

The study revealed that heavy drinkers from deprived areas were at a higher risk of dying or falling ill because of alcohol consumption.

According to the lead author Dr. Vittal Katikireddi, poverty may reduce people’s resilience to disease.

The study was conducted by The University of Glasgow and was published in The Lancet journal.

Researchers found that excessive drinkers were 7 times more likely to suffer from an increase in alcohol harm, compared with light drinkers in advantaged areas.

This was in contrast to excessive drinkers in deprived areas, who were 11 times more at risk of an increase.

Ultimately the study revealed the harmful impacts of alcohol are higher in socio-economically disadvantaged communities.

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