Explain Why Alcohol Should Be Banned From Public Events
Alcohol should be banned from public events
What if you were told that mortality in Canada could be reduced by as low as 3000 a year! Would you be willing to accept the terms in order to make this happen?
According to Parliament of Canada, statics by Collin (2006) reveals
“1,055 person died in alcohol-related road crashes in Canada in 2002” and “666 people died as a result of mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of alcohol.”, making alcohol consumption a known risk factor for mortality. Although some countries like Brunei, Kuwait, and Libya among a few others, have completely banned the distribution and use of alcohol, doing the same in western countries posses a challenge. However banning alcohol from public events, where a large number of individuals gather can reduce the mortality rate and is a compromise from the total prohibition. Alcohol consumption leads to violence, health issues, and motor vehicle accidents.
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Alcohol can cause disruption to judgment allowing for driving mistakes such as running red lights, going into wrong lanes, and speeding. In a book by Dugan(2006) “[a]lcohol was involved in about 40% of the fatal motor vehicle accident in the U.S in 2004” (p.41). The outcomes of these accidents can range from minor injuries to paralysis and even death of not only the driver but also others involved in the accident.
In conclusion alcohol can cause fights, illness, and motor vehicle collisions which all have been factors in raising the mortality rate in Canada. By banning alcohol consumption during public events where peer pressure and large amounts of intake of alcohol is acceptable, there will be a reduction in altered level of consciousness leading to a decrease in violence, hospital visits for serious alcohol related illness and prompting safer driving conditions after large
What if you were told that mortality in Canada could be reduced by as low as 3000 a year! Would you be willing to accept the terms in order to make this happen?
According to Parliament of Canada, statics by Collin (2006) reveals
“1,055 person died in alcohol-related road crashes in Canada in 2002” and “666 people died as a result of mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of alcohol.”, making alcohol consumption a known risk factor for mortality. Although some countries like Brunei, Kuwait, and Libya among a few others, have completely banned the distribution and use of alcohol, doing the same in western countries posses a challenge. However banning alcohol from public events, where a large number of individuals gather can reduce the mortality rate and is a compromise from the total prohibition. Alcohol consumption leads to violence, health issues, and motor vehicle accidents.
Alcohol consumption …show more content…
Alcohol can cause disruption to judgment allowing for driving mistakes such as running red lights, going into wrong lanes, and speeding. In a book by Dugan(2006) “[a]lcohol was involved in about 40% of the fatal motor vehicle accident in the U.S in 2004” (p.41). The outcomes of these accidents can range from minor injuries to paralysis and even death of not only the driver but also others involved in the accident.
In conclusion alcohol can cause fights, illness, and motor vehicle collisions which all have been factors in raising the mortality rate in Canada. By banning alcohol consumption during public events where peer pressure and large amounts of intake of alcohol is acceptable, there will be a reduction in altered level of consciousness leading to a decrease in violence, hospital visits for serious alcohol related illness and prompting safer driving conditions after large