The Composition of Surrogate Alcohols Consumed in Russia

2005146 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Martin McKee · University of London

S??ndor S??zcs

Attila S rv ry · University of Debrecen

Roza dany · University of Debrecen

Nikolay Kiryanov · University of Debrecen

Ludmila Saburova · University of Debrecen

Susannah Tomkins · University of Debrecen

Evgeny M. Andreev

Abstract

A significant number of Russian men are drinking products that have either very high concentrations of ethanol or contaminants known to be toxic. These products are untaxed and thus much less expensive than vodka. There is an urgent need for policy responses that target their production and consumption.

Topics & Keywords

Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Biochemical effects in animals

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research

Volume 29, Issue 10, pp. 1884-1888

DOI: 10.1097/01.alc.0000183012.93303.90

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 6.45