Corrective taxes on alcohol are very low compared to the economic costs of death and disability in almost all countries, and almost all advanced economies could raise taxes to cover this cost and improve health. Read more »
With the UK Government soon to consult on mandatory labelling on alcoholic products, this new study looks at adolescent support for improved labelling, including units and strength, nutritional information, and health warnings. Read more »
The relationship between alcohol and obesity is extremely complex. Dr Gary O’Donovan looks at what the UK Government can do in their ‘war on obesity’ regarding alcohol consumption, and shows an interesting new finding about men, alcohol and BMI. Read more »
The Police Federation’s Tim Rogers questions why England and Wales have the highest drink drive limits in Europe and calls on the Government to end this anomaly. Read more »
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 »