Hyderabad: Urban men in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana state are the second highest in the country to consume alcohol at 37.4 per cent, according to the Urban Nutrition Report by National Institute of Nutrition.

The survey carried out in urban areas in the country found that Andaman and Nicobar Islands among urban men consumed the highest alcohol at 51.3 per cent. In the risk behaviour factors it was found that overall 16 per cent adult men consumed tobacco in some form or the other and 30 per cent men consumed alcohol.

West Bengal was the highest in smoking at 40.6 per cent. While Andhra Pradesh and TS ranked fifth highest in the country for smoking at 19.8 per cent.

Scientists observed that foods high in fat, salt and sugar were being consumed with alcohol leading to a higher association of hypertension in men.

Nutritionist Dr U. Sree said, “High cholesterol and triglycerides levels show that men are indulging in a risky behaviour, and is seen in the annual health check-up’s. Professionals are not forthcoming about their habits. Giving up alcohol totally is the only solution but it has few takers. People in this category are put on diet changes and medication for problems of grade 2 fatty liver.”