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In Ca Mau province, in 2025, the health sector recorded a number of hospitalizations related to alcohol consumption, including cases with severe conditions requiring intensive treatment.
Alcohol poisoning is a dangerous medical emergency that can lead to coma, brain damage, and even death if not detected and treated promptly. It's not only caused by drinking too much alcohol in a short period; many cases of poisoning are also related to the consumption of alcohol of unknown origin, containing methanol – a highly toxic industrial alcohol.
The inter-agency food safety inspection team of Ca Mau province inspected the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in An Xuyen ward.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 3 million deaths each year are related to alcohol, accounting for more than 5% of all global deaths.
In Vietnam, alcohol poisoning remains a complex issue, especially during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year), with many cases requiring hospitalization, including severe cases needing intensive treatment, and there have been recorded deaths due to the consumption of methanol-containing alcohol.
Regular alcohol contains ethanol, a substance fermented from starch or sugar. Methanol, on the other hand, is industrial alcohol, commonly used as a solvent in products such as paints and glass cleaners. When ingested, methanol metabolizes into highly toxic substances, causing serious damage to the nervous system, especially the brain and eyes, potentially leading to blindness or death.
The inter-agency inspection team conducted a quick test for methanol content in alcoholic beverages.
In response to this risk, the Ca Mau health sector, specifically the Inter-sectoral Steering Committee on Food Safety , has intensified its efforts to closely monitor the production and sale of alcoholic beverages. This has led to the timely detection and strict handling of violations, resolutely preventing substandard alcohol from circulating in the market and preventing alcohol poisoning in the community.
In addition to inspection work, the Ca Mau Provincial Center for Disease Control is stepping up communication efforts, advising people to raise awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol and proactively prevent poisoning. The awareness campaign is implemented through various forms such as public address systems, social media, leaflets, and direct counseling in the community.
Consumers should choose alcoholic beverages from reputable businesses with clear origins, complete labeling, and valid expiration dates.
Alcohol poisoning occurs when the amount of alcohol in the blood exceeds the body's ability to metabolize it, causing central nervous system depression and affecting respiration and circulation. Common signs include headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, slurred speech, and slow or irregular breathing. Severe cases can lead to seizures, coma, respiratory failure, and death.
If you notice someone showing signs of suspected alcohol poisoning, you should quickly take them to the nearest medical facility for prompt emergency treatment.
According to recommendations from the Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health), people should absolutely not consume alcohol of unknown origin, unregulated alcohol, or homemade alcohol made from industrial alcohol; they should only use products with complete labels, clear origins, and whose quality has been declared according to regulations.
For production and business establishments, it is necessary to strictly comply with food safety regulations; do not produce or sell alcoholic beverages that do not meet quality standards, lack labels, or have not had their standards declared.
Minh Anh
Source: https://baocamau.vn/chu-dong-phong-tranh-ngo-doc-ruou-a128187.html
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