Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits new low, Gallup poll finds
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A new Gallup poll finds that Americans say they are drinking less. NPR takes look at what's driving this trend and which groups are consuming less alcohol.
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American alcohol consumption drops to record low of 54% according to Gallup survey, with drinkers averaging just 2.8 drinks per week amid health awareness.
Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy.
A new Gallup poll finds that Americans say they are drinking less. NPR takes look at what's driving this trend and which groups are consuming less alcohol.
Only 54% of Americans say they drink alcohol — a record low, a new Gallop poll shows. Drinking among young people continued a downward trend, and more Americans than ever before believe that moderate drinking is unhealthy.
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