SocietyHealth
44% of Flemish Adults Now Rarely or Never Drink Alcohol
A new study finds 44% of Flemish adults drink rarely or never, up from 36% in 2022, as alcohol-free options gain ground and cancer awareness lags.
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HealthBelgium
Flemish Teens Drink Less, but Binge Drinking Persists
New VAD figures show Flemish teenagers drink less than a decade ago, but binge drinking and alcohol-related harms remain stubborn problems.
—6 min read
Society
Bus Company Fires Driver for Alcohol Month After Fatal Crash
Bus company 't Ros Beiaard fires a driver after a positive alcohol breath test in Opwijk, just one month after the Buggenhout bus tragedy that killed four.
—4 min read
Health & LifestyleScience
Health Risks Start After Just One Drink a Day, Study Finds
A major new study finds even one alcoholic drink per day increases premature death risk, reigniting debate over safe drinking limits.
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