- Conference
- 2006 National Women's Conference
- Date
- 26 October 2005
- Decision
- Carried
Conference notes research that tells us that more and more women are binge drinking and that alcoholism is on the increase.
Alcohol consumption increases the likelihood of a woman developing heart disease, various cancers, including breast cancer and other chronic health conditions.
Conference requests that the National Women’s Committee develop information to raise awareness of the adverse effects of alcohol consumption and the impact it can have on women members’ health.