Key points The recent decreases in liver mortality in England will not persist after the removal of the duty escalator and the reduction in alcohol duty in the most recent budget, according to the Lancet Commission on liver disease The commission says it continues to strongly support the … [Read more...] about [summary] UK liver disease report: Budget to reverse declines in England
[summary] Public involvement in alcohol research | Alcohol Research UK
Key points "Public involvement is not simple, but creating stronger links between universities, services, volunteers, and individuals with lived experiences is essential if the work we fund is to continue to help improve lives." —Dr James Nicholls, Director of Research and Policy Development, … [Read more...] about [summary] Public involvement in alcohol research | Alcohol Research UK
[summary] The impact of minimum unit pricing in Wales | Government Social Research
Key points Just under 2m adults in Wales drink alcohol, averaging 610 units a year, costing £607 Almost three quarters them drink within the UK guidelines of 14 units a week Nevertheless around 777 deaths and 35,637 hospital admissions are directly caused by alcohol Blood pressure accounts … [Read more...] about [summary] The impact of minimum unit pricing in Wales | Government Social Research
Europeans spend more on alcohol than on topping-up education
The average European's household spends more on alcohol than on supplementing state education, says the European Commission. At €250 a year alcohol spending accounts for around 1.6% of household expenses, but the proportion varies widely across the bloc: In the Baltic States it is around four times … [Read more...] about Europeans spend more on alcohol than on topping-up education
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Alcohol Companion, Bollywood
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