According to the study conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), alcohol use is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, particularly among those of working age.

"High alcohol intake is a major risk factor for heart diseases and strokes, liver cirrhosis, and certain cancers, but even low and moderate alcohol consumption increases the long-term risk of these diseases," OECD said in its report, "Health at a Glance 2023".

Latvia and Lithuania reported the highest alcohol consumption in 2021, consuming more than 12 liters per person. They were followed by the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Austria — all with over 11 liters per person.

By gender, the study indicated that 55 percent of Romanian men were consuming at least six drinks once a month whereas British and Danish women were tied at 26 percent.

On average across 29 OECD countries, 26 percent of men reported heavy episodic drinking at least once a month compared to 12 percent of women, the study concluded.