The relationship between different dimensions of alcohol use and the burden of disease—an update

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Authors

Jürgen Rehm · University of Toronto

Gerhard Gmel · University of the West of England

Gerrit Gmel · University of the West of England

Omer S. M. Hasan · Mental Health Research Canada

Sameer Imtiaz · University of Toronto

Svetlana Popova · University of Toronto

Charlotte Probst ·

Abstract

Research since 2010 confirms the importance of alcohol use as a risk factor for disease and injuries; for some health outcomes, more than one dimension of use needs to be considered. Epidemiological studies should include measurement of heavy drinking occasions in line with biological knowledge.

Topics & Keywords

Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Addiction

Volume 112, Issue 6, pp. 968-1001

DOI: 10.1111/add.13757

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