Alcohol Action Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland
The importance of global alcohol policy in tackling alcohol use.
The importance of global alcohol policy in tackling alcohol use.
The importance of global alcohol policy in tackling alcohol use.
Friday 13th November 2020
Dive into global alcohol policies with experts discussing WHO's 'best buys', pricing strategies, and advertising regulations on The Alcohol File.
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Get the buttons here!Global Alcohol Policy: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Directions
Increasing the price that consumers pay for alcohol is one of the most effective tools to policymakers. The idea is people buy less, you get less harm.
What does it take to shape effective global alcohol policies? In this episode of The Alcohol File, host Eunan McKinney sits down with Carina Ferreira-Borges from the WHO, Colin Angus from the University of Sheffield, and Prof. Karine Gallopel-Morvan from the University of Stirling to unpack this critical issue. They dive into the WHO's 'best buys'—strategies recommended to curb harmful alcohol use—and explore the practical challenges in implementing these policies.
Colin Angus highlights the effectiveness of increasing alcohol prices, noting that 'people buy less, you get less harm'. But it's not all straightforward; the episode delves into the nuances between taxation and minimum unit pricing, showing how each approach has its own set of hurdles and benefits. The conversation also covers the regulation of alcohol advertising, with a focus on France's Evin Law, which aims to shield young people from alcohol marketing.
Despite its intentions, the law faces pushback from powerful industry lobbies. Looking forward, the episode discusses the complexities of creating a unified policy landscape and what the future holds for global and regional strategies. If you're curious about how policies can shape healthier societies or want to understand the commercial forces at play, this episode offers a wealth of insights.