Topic B Discussion: Impact of Alcohol Consumption on the Public and Society

Hey, delegates! I wanted to check in on topic B with you all, which discusses the impact of alcohol consumption on the public and society. This topic is constantly changing! I recently stumbled upon an article by Medical and Life Science News that discusses the health benefits observed in the Mediterranean diet through the incorporation of a moderate amount of wine. 

The findings are very interesting, as the epidemiological conclusion was that the moderate consumption of alcohol is linked to an array of health benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, a diminished prevalence of type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, a drop in death rates by a third, and a reduction in stroke risk. 

The article also mentions that these health benefits are only observed when wine is consumed in moderate amounts, which, you will find in the topic synopsis, is not how all of the world prefers to enjoy their alcohol consumption. The article also mentiones that alcohol consumption is overwhelmingly linked to many cancers. 

When examining this type of data, I think it's imperative to keep in mind many factors, including the population being tested and whether or not the findings would apply on a global scale. It's important to consider that a one-size fits all solution will be futile when attempting to tackle alcohol consumption. Additionally, big alcohol works continuously to perform studies and output data that will encourage moderated alcohol consumption to prevent the CDC from banning this often harmful substance. I wonder if this could be taking place with the previous article I just read.

Also, when forming solutions, we should consider that the possibility of moderate and seemingly beneficial consumption of alcohol could be linked to the socialization of youth with alcohol early on in Mediterranean countries. There are so many exciting factors for you all to look into when it comes to the alcohol industry!

Any questions or comments on what’s happenin? Comment below! We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Here is the link to the article for your consideration! Happy researching :)

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230104/Mediterranean-diet-may-benefit-health-in-part-by-incorporating-moderate-wine-consumption.aspx

Best, 

Gaby Ocazionez 

FAO, BMUN 71


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