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Laos tourist deaths: How dangerous is fake alcohol?

Six tourists in Van Vieng have died of suspected methanol poisoning.

The town of Van Vieng in Laos is a popular stop for backpackers traveling through Southeast Asia. But after six tourists died earlier this month following suspected methanol poisoning, many tourists are re-thinking their itineraries and how they drink. We hear from some of them.

Also: William from the What in the World team tells us about the victims in Laos and looks at alcohol poisoning around the world. And Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Digital Health Editor Michelle Roberts explains how methanol affects the body and what symptoms people my experience after consuming it.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producers: William Lee Adams, Benita Barden
Editor: Rosanna La-Falce

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