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Evidence-based alcohol policies are the answer

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 21, pages 220–221 (2024)Cite this article

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A new study by Díaz and colleagues links strong alcohol policy with improved health and societal outcomes. The evidence for what works to reduce the enormous burden from alcohol is clear. The question is why are governments still not acting?

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The National Drug Research Institute is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Drug and Alcohol Program.

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  1. National Drug Research Institute, enAble Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    William Gilmore

  2. Alcohol Health Alliance, London, UK

    Ian Gilmore

  3. University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

    Ian Gilmore

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Gilmore, W., Gilmore, I. Evidence-based alcohol policies are the answer. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 21, 220–221 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41575-024-00898-0

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