2024-09-11 06:16:31
Likewise, the Radiography revealed that 65% of those surveyed believe that there will be more food intake compared to 2023, mainly due to the number of days of celebration.
The Metropolitan Government, Carabineros, the Association for the Consumption of Spirits (Aprocor) and Cadem presented their annual study An X-ray of alcohol consumption during national holidays, that gives lights of the Chilean behavior regarding alcohol consumption during these celebrations.
According to Juan Pablo Solís de Ovando, president of Aprocor, “among the main results is the fact that Three out of ten Chilean drivers admit to having driven under the influence of alcohol during this holiday. Considering that this year we will celebrate a particularly long Fiestas Patrias, we call on drivers not to consume even a single drop of alcoholic beverages.”
Likewise, the X-ray revealed that 65% of respondents believe that there will be a greater consumption compared to 2023, mainly due to the number of days of celebration. Also, the frequency of consumption would preferably occur in 47% on holidays, while only 8% will do so every day of the XL week of celebration (Monday to Sunday).
As for enforcement, 83% point to being stopped by the police as their main fear when driving under the influence of alcohol, even causing an accident. In fact, 8 out of 10 respondents believe that those who drive under the influence of alcohol do not fear the legal consequences that this entails or believe that it will never happen to them. In fact, 3 out of 10 admit to having family members or friends who often carry out this type of practice.
One positive aspect regarding 2023 is that The number of respondents who consider it “socially acceptable” to drive under the influence of alcohol decreased by 12%standing at 17% percentage points.
Alcohol and teenagers during the National Holidays
According to the data obtained in the survey, 81% believe that alcohol consumption among minors increases during these dates. In fact, 89% believe that it is easy for a teenager under 18 to buy alcoholic beverages in Chile.
It is also important to note that 6% of parents would allow their children to drink alcohol during Fiestas Patrias, while 84% believe that their children would respect the prohibition of consuming alcohol during this period.