>>New Study Suggests Women In Their 30s And 40s Are Drinking More Alcohol Than Ever
(Undated) -- According to a recent study findings show Virginia women in their 30s and 40s are drinking more now than in previous decades. Katie Gray has more.Preview: SCRIPT:
The study published in the Addiction Journal shows a nearly 60% increase in binge drinking and signs of alcoholism compared to 25 years ago. Health experts warn this trend may be leading to serious health consequences, including liver disease and breast cancer. Data also suggetss that women may be more sensitive to alcohol's effects than men, with even one drink a day increasing breast cancer risk by about 10%. WCNC reports that experts attribute the rise in women's alcohol consumption to factors such as education, income, delayed parenthood, and targeted alcohol advertising.