All Resources for 'Public Health'

How Can We Change Drinking Behaviours among ‘Baby Boomers’?

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The term ‘baby boomer’ refers to those born during 1946-1964. In the UK, they account for around 25% of the population.

Studies have found that baby boomers indulge in more dangerous drinking behaviour than younger generations. For example...

SPR: Call for Papers for Special Issue

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The Society for Prevention Research is gathering research for a forthcoming special issue of the journal Prevention Science.

The title of the special edition is “Transparency, Openness, and Reproducibility: Implications for the Field of...

What Has Happened Since – 2020 Report

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The Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network (NordAN) was established in September 2000 as a network of non-governmental, voluntary organisations. Their aim is to reduce the consumption of alcohol and other drugs and support restrictive...

Invitation to Tender: Low and No Alcohol Drinks

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Alcohol Change UK is commissioning a literature and policy review about low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks. 

Low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks appear to be gaining market share, attention within the drinks industry, public awareness and...

Drug Related Deaths in Finland Increase by 25% in One Year

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According to data published by Statistics Finland, the number of drug-related deaths in one year has increased by 25% in 2018.

Causes of death included accidental poisonings from multiple substances, deaths caused by long-term drug use...

Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol Introduced in Wales

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From the 2nd of March, Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol will come into effect in Wales. 

The policy, which has shown positive outcomes in Scotland, aims to tackle alcohol-related harm and death.

MUP is designed to reduce the amount...

SPR: Call for Emerging, Hot Topic Abstracts

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The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) welcome you to submit an “emerging, hot topic” abstract for an individual poster presentation, an organized paper symposium or a roundtable discussion/scientific dialogue at the SPR 2020 Annual...

Smoking Greatly Increases Risk of Complications after Surgery

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A joint study conducted by the World Health Organization and the University of Newcastle in Australia has found that people who quit smoking tobacco at least four weeks before they undergo surgery have a lower risk of complication and show...

Should Cigarette Pack Sizes be Capped?

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In an attempt to prevent harmful tobacco use, countries have introduced policies such as the minimum number of cigarettes. This increases the cost of buying a packet of tobacco and it is hoped it will deter young people from buying.

In...