Alcohol Problems and Alcohol Control in Europe

The nature of alcohol problems is diverse, and strategies for minimizing them vary. This book explores public health issues in sixteen European countries, providing information and data on alcohol policies, consumption, and problems. It serves as a historical reference source for health policy and alcohol problems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Alcohol problems exhibit a wide range of characteristics, and the strategies employed to address them exhibit even greater diversity. During the 1970s and early 1980s, the study of alcohol problems primarily adopted a public health perspective, aiming to reduce alcohol-related issues by regulating alcohol availability, promoting moderate drinking practices, and preserving the potential benefits of alcohol use.

A comprehensive review of public health concerns in this field, originally published in 1983, serves as an introduction to the book. This is followed by an in-depth examination of alcohol-related problems and policies across sixteen different European countries. The individual country chapters offer valuable information and data on alcohol policies, consumption patterns, and the challenges associated with them, allowing for a cross-cultural and comparative analysis of public health perspectives.

The final chapter brings together the cross-national data and discusses their implications for developing a public health response to alcohol problems. This book has now established itself as a historical reference source for individuals interested in health policy, particularly in the realm of alcohol-related issues.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032611112