Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

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Thursday, December 20, 2007

Alcohol: Price, Policy and Public Health,

This report presents the findings of an expert workshop convened by SHAAP that focused specifically on pricing policy measures open to government. The workshop considered this particular aspect of alcohol policy in view of the significant international evidence base, which confirms that price and taxation strategies are one of the most effective and costeffective policy options available to governments to reduce alcohol-related harm.

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