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Alcohol, health inequalities and the harm paradox: Why some groups face greater problems despite consuming less alcohol

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  • Health inequalities are systematic differences in health between different social groups within a society
  • Health inequalities are estimated to cost the UK £32-33 billion per year in terms of illness, lost taxes and productivity
  • Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with higher mortality for alcohol-attributable causes, despite lower socioeconomic groups often reporting lower levels of consumption
  • Alcohol can be seen as a contributing factor for almost 50% of the indicators within the Public Health Outcomes Framework for England. As such addressing alcohol-related harm could be a key route to improving public health and reducing general health inequalities

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