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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
A quarter of Brits ‘take more risks' when it's hot outside as survey shows a 3rd enjoy a dip after drinking alcohol
A quarter of Brits "take more risks" when it's hot outside - with a third admitting they've gone for a swim after consuming alcohol. A poll of 2,000 adults found 22 per cent don't see any harm in going for a dip in the Advertisement 3 The risk of drowning increases five-fold in temperatures over 20 Credit: Joe Pepler/PinPep 3 The 'Don't Drink and Dive' campaign raises awareness for the risks of swimming under the influence Credit: Joe Pepler/PinPep With 64 per cent blaming It also emerged 74 per cent had no idea a quarter of drowning-related incidents involve alcohol, and 41 per cent weren't aware hot weather can make you feel the effects of alcohol more strongly. While 70 per cent didn't know the The research was commissioned by Malibu, which has teamed up with Advertisement Read more News The Olympic gold medallist, who retired last year, showed his support for the campaign by wearing innovative colour-changing swimming trunks which turn yellow at 20 degrees, designed to remind the wearer of the increased risk of drinking and unintentional drowning in He said: "It was inspiring to see the impact of last year's 'Don't Drink and Dive' campaign, in raising awareness of water responsibility when drinking. "This year, our mission remains the same: to raise awareness and change behaviour for the better, this time with a fresh summer-centric focus." The study also found for 38 per cent, having a few drinks by the beach or the pool is one of their favourite things to do. Advertisement Most read in The Sun With 57 per cent of drinkers finding it all too easy to get carried away - admitting to having one or two too many. Of those who've gone for a swim after drinking, the pool is their most likely destination (86 per cent) followed by the sea (42 per cent) and hot tubs (29 per cent). Brit tourist, 74, found dead on his sun lounger on Greek island Crete after falling ill when he went swimming And 45 per cent have soon come to regret their decision – admitting they've struggled in the water after consuming alcohol. Carried out through OnePoll, the research also found many of those polled were unaware of the biggest health risks prior taking part in the study. Advertisement It emerged 73 per cent didn't know recovery from cold water shock is more difficult after swimming while under the influence of alcohol, and 70 per cent didn't know there's an increased risk of hypothermia. Similarly, 32 per cent had no idea coordination is impacted and 29 per cent hadn't realised judgement is impaired. A spokesperson for Malibu said: 'With 'Don't Drink and Dive' back for round two, we're here to remind the nation of the increased drowning risk in hot weather. "As temperatures rise, people are naturally drawn to the outdoors, so it's important to remind Brits that the risk increases when they become less cautious in these conditions, after all, one in four drownings involve alcohol. Advertisement "We encourage the nation to have fun this summer and stay responsible.' Sam Hill, researcher at Bournemouth University, added: 'What should be a fun day near the water can turn into a high-risk situation when you combine alcohol and heat. "Our data show a five-fold increase in drowning risk when temperatures exceed 20 degrees. "'Don't Drink and Dive' sheds an important light on these dangers and encourages everyone to drink and enjoy the water responsibly this summer." Advertisement 3 Alcohol can pose a number of health risks for swimmers Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
A quarter of Brits ‘take more risks' when it's hot outside as survey shows a 3rd enjoy a dip after drinking alcohol
Nearly half of Brits have struggled to swim after drinking RISKY BUSINESS A quarter of Brits 'take more risks' when it's hot outside as survey shows a 3rd enjoy a dip after drinking alcohol Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A quarter of Brits "take more risks" when it's hot outside - with a third admitting they've gone for a swim after consuming alcohol. A poll of 2,000 adults found 22 per cent don't see any harm in going for a dip in the summer months after one or two drinks. 3 The risk of drowning increases five-fold in temperatures over 20 Credit: Joe Pepler/PinPep 3 The 'Don't Drink and Dive' campaign raises awareness for the risks of swimming under the influence Credit: Joe Pepler/PinPep With 64 per cent blaming peer pressure for the number of people who drink and swim, while 80 per cent think lack of awareness could also be a factor. It also emerged 74 per cent had no idea a quarter of drowning-related incidents involve alcohol, and 41 per cent weren't aware hot weather can make you feel the effects of alcohol more strongly. While 70 per cent didn't know the risk of drowning is significantly more likely in the UK after drinking when air temperatures hit 20 degrees - compared to when temperatures are below 10 degrees. The research was commissioned by Malibu, which has teamed up with Tom Daley to raise awareness of the heightened risk of drowning when it's hot and after consuming alcohol. The Olympic gold medallist, who retired last year, showed his support for the campaign by wearing innovative colour-changing swimming trunks which turn yellow at 20 degrees, designed to remind the wearer of the increased risk of drinking and unintentional drowning in hot weather. He said: "It was inspiring to see the impact of last year's 'Don't Drink and Dive' campaign, in raising awareness of water responsibility when drinking. "This year, our mission remains the same: to raise awareness and change behaviour for the better, this time with a fresh summer-centric focus." The study also found for 38 per cent, having a few drinks by the beach or the pool is one of their favourite things to do. With 57 per cent of drinkers finding it all too easy to get carried away - admitting to having one or two too many. Of those who've gone for a swim after drinking, the pool is their most likely destination (86 per cent) followed by the sea (42 per cent) and hot tubs (29 per cent). Brit tourist, 74, found dead on his sun lounger on Greek island Crete after falling ill when he went swimming And 45 per cent have soon come to regret their decision – admitting they've struggled in the water after consuming alcohol. Carried out through OnePoll, the research also found many of those polled were unaware of the biggest health risks prior taking part in the study. It emerged 73 per cent didn't know recovery from cold water shock is more difficult after swimming while under the influence of alcohol, and 70 per cent didn't know there's an increased risk of hypothermia. Similarly, 32 per cent had no idea coordination is impacted and 29 per cent hadn't realised judgement is impaired. A spokesperson for Malibu said: 'With 'Don't Drink and Dive' back for round two, we're here to remind the nation of the increased drowning risk in hot weather. "As temperatures rise, people are naturally drawn to the outdoors, so it's important to remind Brits that the risk increases when they become less cautious in these conditions, after all, one in four drownings involve alcohol. "We encourage the nation to have fun this summer and stay responsible.' Sam Hill, researcher at Bournemouth University, added: 'What should be a fun day near the water can turn into a high-risk situation when you combine alcohol and heat. "Our data show a five-fold increase in drowning risk when temperatures exceed 20 degrees. "'Don't Drink and Dive' sheds an important light on these dangers and encourages everyone to drink and enjoy the water responsibly this summer."
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Olympic star Tom Daley slips on colour-changing swimwear for water safety campaign
A poll of 2,000 adults found a third of people have gone for a swim after drinking alcohol, with a fifth of those admitting they do so in the summer A recent poll revealed that a quarter of Brits are more likely to take risks during warmer weather, with one in three confessing to swimming post-drinking alcohol. The poll of 2,000 adults indicated that 20 per cent don't recognise the danger of taking a swim after a drink or two in the summer, unaware that alcohol is involved in a quarter of drowning incidents. Peer pressure and a lack of understanding about the dangers were cited as the main reasons behind people choosing to swim under the influence. Yet, many are oblivious to the fact that heat can intensify the effects of alcohol. Research suggests that in the UK, the likelihood of drowning increases significantly when the air temperature soars above 20 degrees, as opposed to cooler conditions below 10 degrees. Malibu commissioned the poll and joined forces with Tom Daley to highlight the increased risk of drowning associated with hot weather and alcohol consumption. The retired Olympic champion is backing the initiative by sporting innovative swim shorts that change colour to yellow at 20 degrees, serving as a visual reminder of the dangers of mixing drinking with swimming during warm spells. He said: "It was inspiring to see the impact of last year's 'Don't Drink and Dive' campaign, in raising awareness of water responsibility when drinking. "This year, our mission remains the same: to raise awareness and change behaviour for the better, this time with a fresh summer-centric focus." The research revealed that for 38 per cent of people, enjoying a couple of beverages beside the beach or pool ranks among their top holiday pleasures. Yet 57 per cent of those who drink acknowledge it's far too easy to lose control. Among those who've taken a dip after consuming alcohol, the swimming pool was the most popular choice (86 per cent), followed by the sea (42 per cent) and hot tubs (29 per cent). However, 45 per cent have quickly regretted their decision, admitting they've struggled in the water after consuming alcohol. Conducted via OnePoll, the survey discovered many people remained oblivious to the health dangers associated with combining drinking and swimming before participating in the research. Cold water shock frequently becomes more challenging after swimming whilst intoxicated, with a heightened risk of hypothermia also present. Similarly, motor skills become affected and decision-making typically becomes compromised. A spokesperson for Malibu said: "With 'Don't Drink and Dive' back for round two, we're here to remind the nation of the increased drowning risk in hot weather. "As temperatures rise, people are naturally drawn to the outdoors, so it's important to remind Brits that the risk increases when they become less cautious in these conditions, after all, one in four drownings involve alcohol. "We encourage the nation to have fun this summer and stay responsible." Sam Hill, researcher at Bournemouth University, added: "What should be a fun day near the water can turn into a high-risk situation when you combine alcohol and heat. "Don't Drink and Dive' sheds an important light on these dangers and encourages everyone to drink and enjoy the water responsibly this summer."
