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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published an in-depth book that highlights the huge cost of alcohol harm across 52 countries, and models how much could be saved by enhancing public health policies. Read more »
As part of the Royal College of Physicians action on health inequalities day, our blog post looks at four key theories in health inequality and their potential to help understand the causes of alcohol harm inequality. Read more »
For FASD awareness month, Sandra Butcher gives a detailed update on progress made in the improvement of FASD care, with a number of health bodies developing new guidelines. Read more »
In England and Wales, approximately two in five violent incidents are alcohol-related, posing a huge cost to the police, justice system, and healthcare. Here Olivia Horsefield presents recent research on the topic. Read more »
Scotland lowered its drink driving limit in 2014, but it hasn’t led to a reduction in collisions. There may be a number of reasons why, which have important implications for policymakers. Read more »
As men have become more active parents in recent years, there needs to be better support for them. Dr Dimova and Dr O’Donnell look at what support could be offered to new fathers to reduce their drinking and smoking. Read more »
Analysing the responses to the World Health Organization’s alcohol strategy consultation, Chiara Rinaldi highlights the difference in how stakeholders frame alcohol consumption and harm. Read more »
How much does the alcohol industry profit due to underage drinking? Dr Trangenstein and Dr Eck look at this question and discuss what should be done with these profits. Read more »
Professor Kaner assesses how minimum unit pricing in Scotland and Wales is changing consumption patterns and harmful drinking habits. Read more »
A new and more accurate method of calculating alcohol-related ambulance callouts shows the extent of alcohol’s burden on our emergency services. Read more »