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9/3/2014 
GRENADA AND ST LUCIA IN TOP TEN COUNTRIES WHERE PEOPLE ...  
The World Health Report has released the results of its 15-year global alcohol consumption survey, and two Caribbean nations – Grenada (#5) and Saint Lucia (#9) – appear in the top ten countries ranked by per capita consumption. The Bahamas is #22. The per capita yearly pure alcohol consumption in Grenada is 12.4 liters; in other words, researchers looked at all the different drinks people consume solely in terms of their alcohol content, which eliminates differences between wine, beer and spirits. That works out to between three and four drinks per person every single day. According to Caribbean News Now senior correspondent, Grenadian Marcia Braveboy, the culture of intoxication there began after Hurricane Ivan hit on September 7, 2004. “As the first journalist on the ground at the time, it was a heartbreaking experience. One could have cut the sense of trauma with a knife, so palpable was the shock and fear people exuded,” she recalled. Hurricane Ivan had a debilitating effect on the people at the time and it seemed that developing illnesses accelerated under the heightened stresses brought on by the storm. “It does not surprise me that there may have been other hidden side-effects of Hurricane Ivan on the people of Grenada,” Braveboy added. Saint Lucia comes not far behind Grenada with 11.6 liters per capita yearly pure alcohol consumption and The Bahamas at 10.34 liters per capita yearly. The United States doesn't crack the top 25, coming in at number 37 with 8.77 liters of pure alcohol consumption per capita every year. Here's the complete list of the top 25, with countries listed by their yearly per capita consumption of pure alcohol, in liters. 1. Belarus 14.37 2. Andorra 13.31 3. Lithuania 12.9 4. Czech Republic 12.69 5. Grenada 12.4 6. Austria 12.1 7. Ireland 11.92 8. France 11.7 9. Saint Lucia 11.6 10. Estonia 11.36 11. Luxembourg 11.36 12. Germany 11.21 13. Russian Federation 11.12 14. Slovakia 10.96 15. Portugal 10.84 16. Hungary 10.78 17. Croatia 10.7 18. Poland 10.7 19. Belgium 10.57 20. Denmark 10.4 21. Australia 10.37 22. Bahamas 10.34 23. Slovenia 10.32 24. United Kingdom 10.26 25. Bulgaria 10.2 Source: caribbeannewsnow
 

 


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GRENADA AND ST LUCIA IN TOP TEN COUNTRIES WHERE PEOPLE ...  
Alcohol consumption is and has been a problem for decades. Back in the day, it was the older folks who drank like that but now, young/old, everybody hanging out together, drinking and old-talking. Its like "the blind leading the blind". Where are the parents of these young men and women who have lost all sense of dignity for life and Godliness. People need to be educated about the negative effects alcohol can have on their lives and on their health. Drunkenness is the way of life that some has choosen. There are better ways. If they are that smart with so many subjects, then they should be able to think wisely and fear God. The Bible says the Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and while I understand the system has a major role to play, why allow the system to control their lives and dictate their future. You think as time goes by they would learn good lessons from bad mistakes but instead everyone just following the next. If the ones who say they are leaders, join in the bandwagon and drink with them, how will they learn, who is setting the good example and teaching them that what they are doing is wrong? Someone must be big enough to set an example. Brothers and Sistas wake up and smell the coffee. This is the times we are living in and "no one can make these young people's dream come true but they, themselves". So lets stop casting blame on the system and everything else. Everyone has to give an account for him/herself. Remember Jesus Christ is Coming Soon! What people need to do is Repent and turn from their wicked ways(Sins). Trust in God and he will direct their paths.
10By: VMOH
10/3/2014 10:23:18 AM
As a true Grenadian who goes home at least twice a year,I can safely say that this is not 100% the problem.Lack of employment and frustration is.When one take the time out to converse with those young men and women who have so much to offer,such brilliant minds one can clearly see that the system is the problem.They would tell you how much they need a job.It is no fun sitting around after graduating from high school,subjects in hand and ,NO WORK.
30By: SO-DAMN-TRUE
10/1/2014 1:43:56 PM
The reduction in the consumption of alcohol starts at home. When you see parents allowing their under age children to drink or parent and children do not go to any functions together, this will happen
40By: sheila Jones
9/13/2014 6:45:51 PM