Certain occupations may be linked with higher rates of heavy drinking – study

Certain occupations may be linked with higher rates of heavy drinking – study (Yui Mok/PA)

Skilled trade occupations, such as construction and manufacturing jobs, are most likely to be associated with heavy drinking – while jobs such as teaching and clergy are associated with a lower likelihood, a new study suggests.

Working in certain occupations may be associated with a higher likelihood of heavy drinking in people aged 40 to 69 years old, researchers say.