Public health burden of alcohol and the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alcohol control policies: a review
This review examines the health, social and economic impact of alcohol and the effectiveness of actions in reducing its harms. It finds that the economic burden of alcohol is substantial with estimates ranging between 1.3 per cent and 2.7 per cent of the annual GDP. Alcohol related deaths affect predominately young and middle-aged people and as a result alcohol is the leading cause of years of working life lost in England. The review provides evidence to help policy makers identify the policies that will best prevent an reduce alcohol-related harm.
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