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A 10 percent decline in alcohol consumption has been recorded in Russia.

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Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko announced a reduction in alcohol consumption in the country by 10 percent in 2026.
The head of the department noted the importance of combating chronic non-communicable diseases, which account for the majority of deaths in the world.

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In Russia in 2026 there was a decrease in alcohol consumption by 10 percent. The change in this indicator was announced by the Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko, whose words are reported by RIA Novosti.

“This is a reduction in alcohol consumption in many areas by almost 10 percent. This is a good result and we need to keep moving forward,” Murashko said.

According to the minister, chronic non-communicable diseases remain a global challenge for the healthcare system - they account for about three quarters of all deaths in the world.

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What methodology was used to estimate consumption reduction?

A 10 percent decline in alcohol consumption has been recorded in Russia.

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Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko announced a reduction in alcohol consumption in the country by 10 percent in 2026.
The head of the department noted the importance of combating chronic non-communicable diseases, which account for the majority of deaths in the world.

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Why It Matters

Chronic noncommunicable diseases account for about three quarters of all deaths worldwide.

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“This is a reduction in alcohol consumption in many areas by almost 10 percent. This is a good result and we need to keep moving forward,” Murashko said.

According to the minister, chronic non-communicable diseases remain a global challenge for the healthcare system - they account for about three quarters of all deaths in the world.

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What methodology was used to estimate consumption reduction?

A 10 percent decline in alcohol consumption has been recorded in Russia.

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Why It Matters

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A 10 percent decline in alcohol consumption has been recorded in Russia.

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