Decline in alcohol consumption in Estonia: combined effects of strengthened alcohol policy and economic downturn.
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AIMS To describe alcohol policy changes in parallel to consumption changes in 2005-2010 in Estonia, where alcohol consumption is among the highest in Europe. METHODS Review of pertinent legislation and literature. RESULTS Alcohol consumption decreased since 2008, while alcohol excise tax, sales time restrictions and ad bans have increased since 2005. An economic downturn started in 2008. CONCLUSION The precise roles of policy changes and the economic downturn in the decline of alcohol consumption, and whether the decrease will be sustained, are still unclear.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Alcohol and alcoholism
دوره 46 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011