Among Russians who consumed alcoholic beverages over the past 12 months, the share of female current drinkers decreased by 10 percent between 2005 and 2016, reaching 55 percent at the end of the observed period. The percentage of men of the same drinking status reached 61 percent in 2016.
Share of population that consumed alcohol within the past 12 months (current drinkers*) in Russia 2005-2016, by gender
* The source specified the following definition in Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, page 38:
"Current drinkers: the percentage of those in the population aged 15 years and older who have consumed alcoholic beverages in the previous 12-month period."
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WHO. (October 1, 2019). Share of population that consumed alcohol within the past 12 months (current drinkers*) in Russia 2005-2016, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 12, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1056055/current-drinkers-share-by-gender-russia/
WHO. "Share of population that consumed alcohol within the past 12 months (current drinkers*) in Russia 2005-2016, by gender." Chart. October 1, 2019. Statista. Accessed August 12, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1056055/current-drinkers-share-by-gender-russia/
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