The Global Distribution of Average Volume of Alcohol Consumption and Patterns of Drinking

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Authors

Jürgen Rehm · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Nina Rehn · World Health Organization

Robin Room · Stockholm University

Maristela Monteiro · World Health Organization

Gerhard Gmel · Addiction Switzerland

David H. Jernigan · Georgetown University

Ulrich Frick ·

Abstract

Although exposure to alcohol varies considerably between regions, the overall exposure by volume is quite high and patterns are relatively detrimental. The predictions for the future are not favorable, both with respect to average volume and to patterns of drinking.

Topics & Keywords

Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Addiction Research

Volume 9, Issue 4, pp. 147-156

DOI: 10.1159/000072221

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