United Kingdom: TV alcohol adverts could face ‘9pm watershed’
United Kingdom: TV alcohol adverts could face ‘9pm watershed’ BBC News November 20, 2018 Drink adverts could be banned on TV before the “9pm watershed” under Scottish government plans to curb alcohol abuse. Manufacturers will also be urged to include health warnings on labelling. The measures are part of a 20-point strategy aimed at reducing […]
Asia: Japanese Carriers Strengthen Alcohol Rules
Asia: Japanese Carriers Strengthen Alcohol Rules Airline Geeks By Will Lee November 20, 2018 Two mainstream Japan-based carriers, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, have introduced new methods to prevent pilot drinking incidents. According to Mainichi Shimbun, Japan Airlines pilots have failed breathalyzer alcohol tests on 19 occasions since last August. The failed tests have caused […]
Alcohol-Related Deaths Are On the Rise with Death Rate of Women Increasing Dramatically
Alcohol-Related Deaths Are On the Rise with Death Rate of Women Increasing Dramatically Fortune By Brittany Shoot November 20, 2018 Alcohol related deaths are on a sharp rise in the United States, according to new research published by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, first reported by USA Today. In rather staggering […]