MEXICO CITY.— At least in more than 80% of feminicide cases in Mexico was involved alcohol consumption, so it is essential to promote campaigns nationals of consumption prevention of this substance, civil organizations noted yesterday.
“Alcohol consumption “It is one of the causes of feminicide, that is why it is important to carry out prevention campaigns so that we understand what is happening and what measures can be taken to prevent,” he said at a press conference. Susana Gonzalezcoordinator of Public Positioning of the Gendes organization.
The expert explained that, according to the Women’s Secretariat (Inmujeres), based on its program to detect the risks of feminicide, which is the most exacerbated violence, “In more than 80% of the cases the aggressors were under the influence of alcohol”.
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Martha Romero, who is a researcher at National Institute of Psychiatryrecalled that there are more than 40 types of violence, which is an exercise of power to “do or not do, cause or prevent something that is estimated to be beneficial or not” for the person who exercises it.
Feminicides in Mexico: alcohol consumption in 80% of cases
The expert stated that there is sufficient evidence of the association between alcohol consumption and gender violence.
“Research findings indicate that alcohol acts as a proximal factor, in addition to distal factors such as relationship problems, in the perpetuation of gender-based violence,” he indicated.
Furthermore, she said that when women are victims, the violence never ends and can cause premature death, as they live with anxiety, depression or disability.
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“People are left with aftermath that can last throughout their lives or even for generations,” lamented the specialist.
Alcohol, a risk factor that precipitates violence
Juan Antonio Sabines, spokesperson for the Alcohol Action Network (RASA) pointed out that studies in Mexico have shown that there is a significant correlation between excessive alcohol consumption in men and increased violence physically, emotionally and sexually against their partners.
“It is well known that consuming alcohol does not mean that there will be violence, however, it is a risk factor that precipitates in those people who have a tendency towards violent behavior to carry out these acts,” Sabines pointed out.
The RASA spokesperson explained that one of the organizations’ main concerns is the lack of regulation and high availability of alcoholic beverages that exists in Mexico, where 40,000 people die every year from causes attributable to alcohol consumption.
“In more than 80% of the cases the aggressors were under the influence of alcohol.”
Susana Gonzálezcoordinator of Public Positioning of the Gendes organization
“We want the general population to reflect on social issues, such as the consequences of alcohol consumption, since it is undoubtedly a factor of profound social decomposition,” he emphasized.
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Given this, he said, they began a campaign to raise awareness among the population about the link between alcohol and violence, “because it seems that it has become normalized.”
“We want to make a urgent call to action to the new government by Claudia Sheinbaum, because we require that due and concurrent attention be taken, because a national policy for the control of alcohol is necessary,” said Juan Antonio Sabines.
He noted that the measures should focus on reducing the high availability of alcoholic beverages and modifying the current excise tax system, in addition to strengthening restrictions on advertising.
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