Mental health, smoking, weight gain, and binge drinking: Pandemic takes its toll

42% of drinkers say they drink less alcohol now, with just 13% saying their intake has increased.

42% of drinkers say they drink less alcohol now, with just 13% saying their intake has increased.

One in three people say their mental health has worsened since the start of the pandemic, with almost the same number now smoking more often and 81% feel less socially connected.

However, 42% of drinkers say they drink less alcohol now, with just 13% saying their intake has increased.

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