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Citation

Parry CDH, Londani M, Enkhtuya P, Huckle T, Piazza M, Gray-Phillip G, Chaiyasong S, Viet Cuong P, Casswell S. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2018; 37(Suppl 2): S72-S85.

Affiliation

SHORE & Whariki Research Centre, College of Health, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/dar.12647

PMID

29266725

Abstract

INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: A 2010 World Health Assembly resolution called on member states to intensify efforts to address alcohol-related harm. Progress has been slow. This study aims to determine the magnitude of public support for 12 alcohol policies and whether it differs by country, demographic factors and drinking risk (volume consumed). DESIGN AND METHODS: Data are drawn from seven countries participating in the International Alcohol Control Study which used country-specific sampling methods designed to obtain random, representative samples. The weighted total sample comprised 11 494 drinkers aged 16-65 years.

RESULTS: Drinking risk was substantial (24% 'increased' risk and 16% 'high' risk) and was particularly high in South Africa. Support varied by alcohol policy, ranging from 12% to 96%, but was above 50% for 79% of the possible country/policy combinations. Across countries, policy support was generally higher for policies addressing drink driving and increasing the alcohol purchase age. There was less support for policies increasing the price of alcohol, especially when funds were not earmarked. Policy support differed by country, and was generally higher in the five middle-income countries than in New Zealand. It also differed by age, gender, education, quantity/frequency of drinking, risk category and country income level.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: We found a trend in policy support, generally being highest in the low-middle-income countries, followed by high-middle-income countries and then high-income countries. Support from drinkers for a range of alcohol policies is extensive across all countries and could be used as a catalyst for further policy action.

© 2017 Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs.


Language: en

Keywords

alcohol; drinking risk; international comparison; policy; policy analysis

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