Citation

Bakke Ø. Subst. Use Misuse 2014; 50(4): 512-516.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/10826084.2015.978184

PMID

25545138

Abstract

WHO statistics indicate that half the world's population does not drink alcohol. With a Western outlook this fact is often overlooked.

FINDINGS: The article explores the global drinking patterns focusing on non-drinking and the global forces that contribute towards change. The large segment of non-drinking population is beneficial for public health but it is also seen as a great potential for the international alcoholic beverage industry.

CONCLUSION: The forces of globalization towards conformity and a global mono-culture deprived of cultural diversity also affects non-drinking populations, to the detriment of public health.

Language: en