Reducing the Harmful Use of Alcohol: Have International Targets Been Met?

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Contributors

  • Jürgen Rehm - , Chair of Behavioral Epidemiology, University of Toronto, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Sally Casswell - , TUD Dresden University of Technology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Author)
  • Jakob Manthey - , Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Massey University, University of Hamburg, Leipzig University (Author)
  • Robin Room - , La Trobe University (Author)
  • Kevin Shield - , Stockholm University (Author)

Abstract

Alcohol use has been identified in major United Nations (UN) initiatives, such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the Non-Communicable Disease Action Plan, as a major contributor to the global burden of disease. As a result, levels of alcohol use serve as an official indicator of progress towards these UN-set goals. Given current trends, UN targets for reduced alcohol consumption are unlikely to be met. Moreover, in many countries, especially in low- and middle-income countries, the alcohol-attributable burden of disease continues to increase. Pressure will need to be exerted on national and international decision-makers to arrive at more powerful and normatively persuasive instruments, such as a treaty.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)530-541
Number of pages12
JournalEuropean Journal of Risk Regulation
Volume12
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

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