Minimum alcohol pricing goes ahead in Scotland after drinks industry loses legal battle
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.j5302
Abstract: Scotland will become the first country in the world to set a minimum price for alcohol, after the final rejection of legal attempts by the drinks industry to block the move. Judges at the UK’s… read more here.
Keywords: alcohol pricing; drinks industry; pricing; minimum alcohol ... See more keywords
Minimum alcohol pricing in Wales would cut deaths and hospital admissions, study finds
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k869
Abstract: Introducing a 50p (€0.56; $0.69) minimum unit price for alcohol in Wales would reduce deaths and hospital admissions related to alcohol, as well as crimes and work absences associated with drinking, an analysis has found.1… read more here.
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The effects of alcohol pricing policies on consumption, health, social and economic outcomes, and health inequality in Australia: a protocol of an epidemiological modelling study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029918
Abstract: Introduction Alcohol use and misuse are associated with substantial health and social issues in Australia and internationally. Pricing policy is considered as one of the most effective means to reduce risky drinking and related harms.… read more here.
Keywords: alcohol pricing; policy; study; health ... See more keywords