SCOTS have been warned to be aware of their alcohol consumption over Easter as new research has suggested many are unsure about units per drink.
A study carried out for the Count 14 campaign showed nearly three-quarters (72%) of people in Scotland could not identify the correct units in beers, wine or spirits.
Just over a third (36%) correctly said there are two units in a pint of beer, while just 29% could identify the two units in a medium glass of wine.
Just 18% of those surveyed knew the one-unit content of a single measure of spirits.
Scotland’s chief medical officer, Dr Catherine Calderwood, said the study showed the important of reinforcing what 14 units looks like when it comes to alcohol.
She continued: “The 14-unit guideline equates to six pints of medium strength beer, lager or cider, seven double measures of spirits or six medium glasses of wine over the course of a week.
“By continuing to raise awareness of alcohol units, the hope is that people will make informed choices when drinking at home or in the pub, and reduce the risk of harm.”
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