Preah Vihear health department warns of alcohol harms
The notice links alcohol use to health risks, family costs and road crashes.
Tuesday 3 November · 02:25 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The provincial health department said alcohol can cause immediate harm and chronic diseases when used over time. [1]
- The department also warned of family violence, traffic crashes and other social harms linked to drinking. [1]
- It urged people not to start drinking, encouraged current drinkers to stop or reduce use, and warned against driving after drinking. [1]
What happened
Preah Vihear’s health department issued a public notice on 2 November 2026 about the risks of alcohol use. It said drinking can affect health, household finances and social order, and listed immediate and long-term health effects. The department advised people with alcohol-related health problems to seek care at a nearby health centre or referral hospital.
Why it matters
The notice highlights risks that can affect drinkers, their families and other people on the road. The department recommends not driving after drinking and seeking medical care for health problems.
Background
The department listed possible long-term conditions including liver disease, cancers, heart and blood-vessel disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and mental-health problems. It also warned that drinking during pregnancy can harm the baby.
Key terms
- Chronic disease
- A condition that lasts a long time and may need ongoing care.
- Referral hospital
- A hospital that provides care and may receive patients referred from local health centres.
Sources (1)
[1] Fresh News មន្ទីរសុខាភិបាលខេត្តព្រះវិហារ ចេញសេចក្តីជូនដំណឹងក្រើនរំលឹក និងបំផុសស្មារតីដល់សាធារណជនទាំងអស់ អំពីផលប៉ះពាល់ដ៏ធ្ងន់ធ្ងរនៃការប្រើប្រាស់គ្រឿងស្រវឹង 2 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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