Preventing Harmful Alcohol Use
One in three adults has engaged in binge drinking at least once in the previous month, and one in five teenagers has experienced drunkenness by age 15. Harmful patterns of alcohol consumption have far-reaching consequences for individuals, society and the economy. Using microsimulation modelling, this book analyses the cost of alcohol consumption in 52 countries (including OECD, European Union and G20 countries), showing how alcohol-related diseases reduce life expectancy, increase health care costs, decrease workers’ productivity and lower GDP. While recognising the importance of the alcohol industry in many countries, the report makes a strong economic case for enhancing policies to tackle harmful alcohol consumption.
Exploring the determinants of regional differences in alcohol consumption patterns in European countries: A special focus on the role of policies and social norms
Much attention has been paid to the relative impact of various factors influencing drinking behaviour. In Europe, this debate has also been translated into analysing potential differences in drinking behaviours between countries in Northern and Southern regions. This special focus chapter describes the drinking patterns and outcomes and the severity of the alcohol policies in different regions of Europe. It also sheds new light on other factors, such as social norms, that may explain changes in drinking patterns and outcomes.
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