World Health Organization (WHO) - Global report on the use of alcohol taxes, 2023 This report provides an assessment of taxes applied to alcoholic beverages at the global level. It qualitatively compares their design and provides estimates of standardized...
World Health Organization (WHO) - Global report on the use of alcohol taxes, 2023
This report provides an assessment of taxes applied to alcoholic beverages at the global level. It qualitatively compares their design and provides estimates of standardized metrics to compare tax levels between countries, for the first time at the global level.
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Financial Times - How alcohol became a
crutch for professional women
Alcohol lubricated the working culture when Allyson Clark started out in
the technology sector 15 years ago. The ethos, she said, was to “have a drink,
stay out until 2am with your co-workers”.
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The New York Times (USA) - Scientists in
Discredited Alcohol Study Will Not Advise U.S. on Drinking Guidelines
Two researchers with ties to beer and liquor companies had been named to a
panel that will review the health evidence on alcohol consumption.
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NY Post (USA) - Workplaces warned of
dangers of ‘very loose’ alcohol consumption at Christmas parties
Offices have been warned by multiple researchers that the alcohol so common
at workplace events – such as the annual Christmas party – has consistently led
to dangerous consequences for its employees.
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Psychiatry Advisor - Alcohol Use is
Associated with Suicidality Among Patients With Schizophrenia
Alcohol use is associated with an increased risk for suicide-related
outcomes among individuals with schizophrenia, according to findings from a
systematic review and meta-analysis published in Psychological Medicine.
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Total Croatia News (Croatia) - ALCOHOL
CONSUMPTION TO BE BANNED ON RIJEKA BEACHES
Alcohol consumption is set to be banned on Rijeka beaches, with a nearby
destination also set to dole out fines for other acts.
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Worldcrunch (Europe) - How Gen Z Is
Breaking Europe's Eternal Alcohol Habit
From Irish whisky to French wine to German beer, Europe has long been known
for alcohol consumption. Of the top 10 countries for drinking, nine are in the
European Union, according to the World Health Organization.
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Newsweek - How Much Could You Save By
Giving Up Alcohol?
Americans could save an average of $3,000 if they gave up alcohol for one
year, a new study found.
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NCD Alliance - We are what we drink: WHO
tax policy resources aim to lower consumption of alcohol and sugary drinks
Alcohol and sugary drinks are two major drivers of NCDs, and raising taxes
on these products is proven effective for lowering consumption. New World
Health Organization resources provide a potent tool for governments who want to
protect their people from these harmful substances.
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AlcoholAndCancer - Exploring the impact of
alcohol policies on global cancer outcomes
This is based on the demonstrated association between lower API scores and
higher cancer mortality rates. Continued or increased alcohol consumption
without robust PHP could lead to higher incidence and mortality from
alcohol-associated cancers.
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NordAN (Sweden) - One in five Swedes
unaware that early alcohol initiation increases risk of future alcohol problems
A recent survey conducted by Novus reveals that many Swedes are not aware
of the long-term risks associated with alcohol consumption. The study also
highlights variations in knowledge across different counties.
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IAS blog - Mistletoe and Wine: Alcohol
advertising at Christmas time
Exposure to alcohol adverts or other audio-visual content (AVC) in the
media leads to alcohol initiation and subsequent use by adolescents and
continued use by adults, especially those at risk of an alcohol use disorder or
those in recovery. This is due to normalising alcohol use in society through
social norms.
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