The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest report reveals how the ongoing restrictions and lockdowns during the pandemic have indirectly impacted our habits.
Data reveals 1 in 5 alcohol consumers drank more than before the pandemic, with a similar proportion of smokers also increasing their consumption, and 58% of people spending more time on screens.
However, the data isn’t all bad with 41% of people increasing household chores and projects and during March and April 2020 the road toll was down 5% on the five-year average.