An increasing number of people around the world are drinking more, according to a new study.
The findings published in The Lancet on Tuesday reveal yearly alcohol consumption from 1990 to 2017 increased by nearly 10 times on average per person.
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By 2030, researchers expect that half of the world's adults will drink, 40% will abstain and more than 20 percent will binge drink at least once a month.
From 1990 to 2017, Europe saw a decrease in consumption while Asia saw an increase.
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In the U.S., the average American drinks 10.4 quarts per year.
The study did not provide an explanation for the changing trends.