Alcohol Review - Issue 53, March 18th

This week:?More controls needed to protect Australia’s heavy drinkers; WHO seeks framework comment; NICE recommends alcohol-free pregnancy. Interview: Exploring Ireland’s new mark of alcohol independence

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More controls are needed to protect Australia's heavy drinkers

A minority of Australian drinkers consumed the lion’s share of alcohol, as they do in most countries, found a new report from FARE Australia.

The top 5% of heaviest drinkers consume a third of alcohol, so contributing a large share of revenue to the alcohol industry. The pattern is similar everywhere.

In the UK harmful and hazardous drinkers provided around 70% of alcohol revenues, putting alcohol suppliers’ financial interests in direct conflict with health goals.

“Greater controls are needed to ensure alcohol companies do not target people who are most at risk,“ FARE said releasing the report.

WHO Europe invites input

The WHO’s European office has invited feedback on its draft alcohol?framework.

“If you have experienced harm due to alcohol,are part of an affected family or community, work on alcohol-related issues, or have experience (inside or outside the health sector) WHO Europe especially wants to have your input to its draft alcohol framework,“ said Eric Carlin.

The online?survey?runs until March 25th.

NICE recommends no alcohol throughout pregnancy, a move welcomed by health experts

Interview: Curbing alcohol industry influence in Ireland

The I-Mark is a new initiative to curb alcohol industry influence at community level in Ireland.?Alcohol Review?caught up with Paula Leonard from the Irish Community Action on Alcohol Network to find out more.

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