Estonian politicians called on doctors not to drink in public

The Union called on doctors Estonian politicians to desist from the use of alcohol at public events in order to lead by example and help reduce youth drinking in the Baltic State, writes Postimees newspaper on Wednesday.

As remind doctors in a special statement, Estonia took a leading position among EU countries by the number of traumatic deaths and illnesses caused by alcohol abuse. "Estonia is the first place in Europe on alcohol per person. Our children are increasingly consume alcohol and are beginning to do so in an increasingly young age, "notes with alarm the doctors.

"Public interest must outweigh the rights of producers and sellers of alcohol," underscore doctors. In their view, it is necessary to prohibit the advertising of alcoholic beverages, especially television and radio, to concentrate the sale of such drinks in specialized stores and without exception punish traders, otpuskayuschie alcohol to minors.

"No doubt, and must change social attitudes towards alcohol, but in the current situation, the duty of the State to oppose samounichtozhayuschemu behavior of its citizens," conclude the Estonian doctors.