India: Liquor body presents to TN govt measures to promote ‘responsible drinking’
India: Liquor body presents to TN govt measures to promote ‘responsible drinking’ The Hindu BusinessLine Our Bureau | Chennai January 23, 2020 The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI), a representative body promoted by the multinational alcoholic beverage companies, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to set up more licensed drinking places to promote […]
United Kingdom: Wetherspoons ban parents from having more than two alcoholic drinks if they’re with kids
United Kingdom: Wetherspoons ban parents from having more than two alcoholic drinks if they’re with kids Wetherspoon pubs have the right to stop those with children from ordering more than two drinks. Heart January 24, 2020 According to reports, adults with children will be allowed to have one alcoholic drink in Weatherspoons, and a further […]
Alcohol Consumption Worsens Global Burden of Disease
Alcohol Consumption Worsens Global Burden of Disease Clinical Advisor By Emily Pond January 23, 2020 Study results published in Lancet Public Health underscores the significant worldwide burden of disease attributable to alcohol. Alcohol-attributable death rates were highest in Eastern Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, and countries with low human development indices (HDIs). Across countries, alcohol use disproportionately affected young people […]