Preventing Harmful Alcohol Use
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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.
The relationship between alcohol consumption and educational outcomes in children
This chapter investigates the relationship between alcohol use and a variety of educational outcomes. A data analysis covering 32 countries explores the association between performance at school and alcohol use in children aged 11 to 15, and assesses the degree of inequality across countries. A longitudinal analysis investigates a potential causal relationship between alcohol use and both educational performance and educational attainment in four countries. Finally, the chapter discusses the broader consequences of the relationship between alcohol and educational outcomes, for individuals and the economy.
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