Institute of Alcohol Studies
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol Alert - November 2023
Alcohol Alert - November 2023
Alcohol Alert - November 2023
Thursday 30th November 2023
Uncover the hidden costs and tactics of alcohol, tobacco, and junk food industries with insights from Dr. Aalaa Jawad and Susan Taylor.
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Get the buttons here!Behind the Billions: The Hidden Costs of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Junk Food Industries
Episode Overview
- Dr. Jawad reveals the significant revenue and economic impacts of alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy food industries.
- Insights into the tactics employed by these industries to influence policy and delay regulatory changes.
- Susan Taylor addresses the alarming number of alcohol-related cancer cases in the northeast of England and the campaign initiatives aimed at raising awareness.
- The public's lack of knowledge about low-risk drinking guidelines and the government's role in improving understanding and legislating around alcohol consumption.
- Urgent need for addressing the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy food industries.
Not only do we know this exists, we know that it's unavoidable. So we're just exposed to these products in every aspect of modern day life, thinking about where we live, where we work, school, and where we learn, where we socialize. It's really holding us back from building the society that could be healthier, happier, more productive.
Ever wondered how much the alcohol, tobacco, and junk food industries profit from harmful consumption? This episode of the 'Alcohol Alert Podcast' dives into a staggering £53 billion annual revenue made by these industries. Dr. Aalaa Jawad shares eye-opening details from a new report by the AHA, OHA, and ASH, exposing how these industries manipulate policy to their advantage.
But that's not all – you'll also hear from Susan Taylor of Balance North East, who talks about their hard-hitting campaign to raise awareness about alcohol as a cause of cancer in the region. The conversation sheds light on the public's limited understanding of low-risk drinking guidelines and calls for stronger government action.
Whether you're concerned about public health or just curious about the hidden machinations of these powerful industries, this episode offers a compelling look at the urgent need for change.