Monday, September 14, 2009

New Alcohol Restrictions In Russia

In an attempt to halt Russian citizens alcoholism President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered new restrictions on the sale of beer and some similar beverages.

More than half of the deaths of Russians between the ages of 15 to 54 have been caused by alcohol; according to a study published in June in The Lancet Medical Journal.
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4 comments:

  1. Jenna MerninSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    I find it crazy that the age range goes all the way down to 15, and it's crazy that more than half of those deaths were caused by alcohol. It would be interesting to see the statistics for the United States.

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  2. Christine MorrisSeptember 14, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    The statistics are very high for deaths in that range. I agree with President Medvedev on applying restrictions on alcohol for Russian citizens. I think the restriction will help control the amount of deaths.

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  3. MSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    I bet the statistics for the US are wayyy high. Unfathomable really. Alcohol is more socially acceptable in russia..? I venture to say anyways.

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  4. Rachel HalvorsonSeptember 14, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    This is so sad. At least someone has decided to regulate some restrictions. Hopefully it will help control the amount of deaths.

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