news | ERR (Estonia) - 2022 saw increase in alcohol and drug-related deaths in Estonia
The number of deaths directly caused by alcohol continues to rise. Last year, 753 alcohol-related deaths were recorded, up from 695 in 2021, and 619 in 2020. The number of deaths directly caused by drug use also increased from 39 in 2021 to 80 last year.
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AlcoholAndCancer (EU) - Philippe Roux on
Alcohol and Cancer: Insights into the Europe Beating Cancer Plan
In an informative interaction with Philippe Roux, the Head of the Cancer,
Health in all Policies Unit at the European Commission, DG Health and Food
Safety, we explored the ongoing efforts of the Europe Beating Cancer Plan.
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The Conversation (Australia) - Australia
should follow Ireland’s lead and add stronger health warning labels to alcohol
From August 2023, Australian beer, wine, spirits and pre-mixed drinks have
to warn of the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant. But they don’t have to
mention the other harms of alcohol for the wider population.
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The Conversation - Foetal alcohol syndrome:
facial modelling study explores technology to aid diagnoosis
Foetal alcohol syndrome is a lifelong condition caused by exposing an
unborn baby to alcohol. It’s a pattern of mental, physical and behavioural
symptoms seen in some people whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy.
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Medscape - Alcohol Dependence in Teens Tied
to Subsequent Depression
Our findings suggest that preventing alcohol dependence during adolescence,
or treating it early, could reduce the risk of depression," which could
have important public health implications, the researchers write.
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ABC (Australia) - In Queensland, alcohol
delivery services don't have to check for ID or have drivers with RSAs. That
could soon change
It could become harder for Queenslanders to get alcohol delivered to their
homes, with the state government calling for feedback on how it should better
manage the online alcohol industry.
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University of Stirling (Scotland) - MSPs
share 'pain and loss' of their parents' alcohol use as part of new campaign
Miles Briggs MSP has opened up for the first time about his father’s
alcohol use, as he backs a campaign aimed at reducing the stigma that surrounds
deaths due to alcohol and drugs.
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Macau Business (Angola) - Angola:
Anti-drugs NGO wants draft bill on curbing alcohol use to be approved
The chairman of the Angolan association for the fight against drugs said on
Thursday that the consumption of alcoholic beverages by teenagers and young
people has increased in the country in recent years, calling for the approval
of the law aimed at reducing excessive use.
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Biznews (South Africa) - SA’s spirited
reputation as Africa’s booziest nation may soon be hit with sobering alcohol –
and injury – curbing restrictions
South Africans are known for their love of a good drink, but their spirited
reputation comes at a staggering cost, with South Africa having the highest per
capita rate of alcohol consumption in Africa and the Western Cape drowning in
excessive consumption.
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Te Ao Māori News (New Zealand) - Call for
government to protect pēpi against alcohol-related härm
Māori affected by irreversible brain damage caused by alcohol have appealed
to the Government to honor historical promises of safeguarding Māori from the
harmful effects of alcohol.
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The Guardian (Australia) - Alcohol industry
lobbyists misrepresented evidence in bid to influence Australian policy, study
finds
Australia’s alcohol industry continues to “manipulate, misuse and ignore
evidence in attempts to influence policy,” a study which analysed submissions
to the development of the national alcohol strategy has concluded.
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CBC (Canada) - Booze prices need to rise,
accessibility needs to drop to reduce harm, study says
Alcohol policy evaluation estimates more than $400 million was spent on
costs related to drinking in New Brunswick in 2020— about $92 million more than
what the province made in alcohol-related revenue.
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IAS Blog - Alcohol control policies for
everyone?
Despite its negative effects on health, many people around the world
consume alcohol regularly and at risky levels. As a consequence, alcohol is
among the leading risk factors for premature death.
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City University of New York (USA) - Study
finds high rates of alcohol misuse and binge drinking among Harlem residents
during COVID-19
A new study published in the Journal of Urban Health by CUNY SPH doctoral
student Thinh Vu and faculty Pedro Mateu-Gelabert, Deborah Levine, Luisa N.
Borrell and Victoria K. Ngo found that high rates of alcohol misuse and binge
drinking were prevalent among Harlem residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RACGP (Australia) - Trial highlights lack
of awareness on alcohol and breast cancer link
Alcohol consumption accounts for 6.6% of breast cancer cases in
post-menopausal women and 18% of breast cancer deaths. Despite being a major
modifiable risk factor, awareness of the risk alcohol poses remains low.
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AlcoholAndCancer - Study sheds light on
misconceptions about alcohol as a cancer risk factor
A recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research
and Public Health has provided valuable insights into the challenges and
enabling factors for adopting and complying with cancer prevention
recommendations among different population subgroups.
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