Chronic noncommunicable diseases associated with excessive alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and poor nutrition are now the leading cause of death in Mozambique, surpassing infectious diseases.
Recent studies show that alcohol consumption has increased by 44% over the last ten years. In 2005, around 55% of the population did not drink, while in 2025, only 11% declared themselves teetotal. Currently, 89 out of every 100 Mozambicans consume alcohol, a situation that has led to an increase in mortality from non-communicable diseases, rising from 8% to 29%.
(Source: Cartamz)
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