Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol.

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Imprint:Geneva : World Health Organization, 2010.
Description:38 p.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8465924
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Varying Form of Title:On cover: Alcohol
Other authors / contributors:World Health Organization.
ISBN:9789241599931
9241599936
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
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Summary:Every year, the harmful use of alcohol kills 2.5 million people, including 320,000 young people between 15 and 29 years of age. It is the eighth leading risk factor for deaths globally, and harmful use of alcohol was responsible for almost 4% of all deaths in the world, according to the estimates for 2004.<br> <br> In addition to the resolution, a global strategy developed by WHO in close collaboration with Member States provides a portfolio of policy options and interventions for implementation at the national level with the goal to reduce the harmful use of alcohol worldwide. Ten recommended target areas for policy options include health services' responses, community action, pricing policies and reducing the public health impact of illicit alcohol and informally produced alcohol. WHO was also requested to support countries in implementing the strategy and monitor progress at global, regional and national levels.
Physical Description:38 p.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789241599931
9241599936