Drinking alcohol, which even in small amounts increases the risk of cancer and weight gain, is more common in pubs and bars where we can't easily find non-alcoholic drinks. One study now shows just how much it matters that the alternatives become visible. Wolfram Kastl/dpa
Making alcohol-free beer more widely available on draught nudges people toward healthier choices, research suggests.
A new study led by the University of Bristol in the UK found that making the drinks more visible and easier to purchase in bars led to increases in sales of non-alcoholic beer.
Alcohol can lead to weight gain, addiction and has been linked to seven types of cancer, including mouth, upper throat, larynx, oesophagus, breast and bowel cancer.
Offering alcohol-free options is often seen as a good alternative for people who want to be healthier.
