Video Q & A: Alcohol - a global problem. An interview with Ian Gilmore

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  • Ian Gilmore
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In this video Q & A, we talk to Ian Gilmore about the global burden of alcohol in terms of its scale, and its consequences in relation to non-communicable diseases and other illnesses. Sir Gilmore additionally discusses how the problem is being addressed, reviews the outcomes of recent initiatives and describes the challenge and future directions.

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دوره 12  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014