Citation

Duailibi S, Laranjeira R. Rev. Saude Publica 2007; 41(5): 839-848.

Vernacular Title

Politicas publicas relacionadas as bebidas alcoolicas.

Affiliation

Unidade de Pesquisa em álcool e outras Drogas, Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. duailibi@uol.com.br

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Faculdade de Higiene e Saude Publica)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17923906

Abstract

The article is a review of studies on alcohol-related problems and public policies for consumption reduction addressing recent national and international scientific evidences. In this way, literature review was carried out on alcohol-related public policies through searches in MEDLINE, SCiELO and LILACS databases. Policies for alcohol consumption reduction have been implemented in different countries to minimize its effects on people's health and safety but only recently such strategies and interventions have been scientifically evaluated. It is discussed better cost-effectiveness policies for reducing harmful effects and socioeconomic costs associated with alcohol use through the development of strategies favoring changes in behavior and harmful consumption contexts that can be applicable to different communities.

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