A study carried out by experts at the University of Victoria has revealed that deaths caused because of alcohol consumption in British Columbia have witnessed a considerable rise. It was also pointed out by researchers in the report that has been made public on Tuesday, that the number of private liquor vends have also surged proportionately.

Apparently, an increase of 3.25% deaths because of excessive alcohol consumption or other alcohol related incidents is a result of an increase in the density of private liquor vends by 20%.

It has been pointed out by the research, that ever since the regulations were made more lenient in the year 2002; there has been a considerable hike in the amounts of alcohol consumed by people, and deaths caused by it.

Talking about the findings of the study, the Lead Author, Professor Tm Stockwell, informed that private vends often offer cheaper booze, while at the same time providing people with a greater number of options, when compared to government stores. He opined that people needed to take a more calculative decision about what needs to be done regarding this growing health problem in the province.

Though, the new regulations do provide greater options and accessibility, but, it needs to be noted that it can also have an adverse effect on the long term health of British Columbians.