A scotland where we reduce the use of and harm from alcohol. Who global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. Strategy on diet, physical activity and health and the global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. It includes a range of evidencebased policy options to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. This includes full details of ongoing and emerging regional, subregional and national processes as vital contributions to a global strategy. At the global level, the 2003 framework convention on tobacco control fctc yach 2014 establishes legally binding obligations on its signatories, while it took until 2010 for the adoption of a nonbinding global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol. Diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and. Our approach to joint work with the industry will be based on the principles of the world health organization who global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, which recognises industrys role as developers, producers, distributors, marketers and sellers of alcohol products 8. Who director generals report on the implementation of who. Final alcohol strategy 2016 2019 page 1 strategy to reduce alcohol related harm 20162019.
Intoxication and the chronic effects of alcohol consumption can lead to permanent health damage e. Alcohol is the fifth leading risk factor for premature deaths and disabilities in the world. National policy and strategic framework to reduce harmful use. Developed through a long and intense collaboration between the who secretariat and member states. This document presents the final draft of the global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, which was adopted by the 193 member states of the world health organization during the sixtythird world health assembly held in geneva, switzerland on 20 may 2010. Report by the secretariat to the sixtythird world health assembly may 2010 29 ii.
Report on the who regional technical consult ation on a global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol no author who regional offices doi. Preventing violence by reducing the availability and harmful. The strategy makes allowances for differences between countries, and with regard to alcohol taxation, the strategy realizes the difficulty faced by some low and midincome countries where the ready availability of illicit. The action plan includes a range of evidencebased policy options to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol can result in serious health. The who has progressively brought to the attention of the assembly another global threat to health, the harmful use of alcohol. Whilst many people use alcohol sensibly, regular and excessive drinking can lead to a number of alcohol related harms. European action plan to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. The who global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. The who global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol article in alcohol and alcoholism 463.
Evidence for the effectiveness and costeffectiveness of interventions to reduce harmful use of alcohol 31 iii. The main aims are to advocate for reducing harm from. It is the third leading risk factor for poor health globally, and harmful use of alcohol was responsible for almost 6% of all deaths in the world. Pdf whos global strategy to reduce the harmful use of.
In 2005, the world health assembly wha approved a resolution on public health problems caused by harmful use of alcohol wha 58. Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. Report on the who regional technical consult ation on a. The present guideline addresses the management of alcohol dependence and harmful alcohol use in people 10 years and older including.
Pdf the road to a world health organization global strategy. The european action plan to reduce the harmful use of alcohol 20122020 was endorsed by all 53 member states in the who european region in september 2011. The who strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol was endorsed by the world health assembly in 2010 who, 2010 with t he vision of improving health and social outcomes for individuals, families and communities through considerably reduced morbidity and mortality due to harmful use of alcohol and their ensuing social consequences. Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol gsa l endorsed by the world health assembly in may 2010 l developed through a long and intense collaboration between the who secretariat and member states. The final reporttherefore gives considerable attention to the need not only for relevant, reliable data and information about alcohol consumption but also for research into the cultural and subcultural aspects of alcohol consumption. Although there are regional, national and local differences in levels, patterns and context of drinking, in 2002 the harmful. The regional plan of action calls for implementation of the who global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol, thus promoting a public health and human rights approach aimed at lowering the levels of per capita alcohol consumption in the population, as well as reducing alcohol related harm. The national policy and strategic framework to reduce harmful. However, emphasis was placed on community action to. An assessment of recent policies and interventions in finland and ontario, canada.
It highlights possible actions at the local, state or territory and national levels. Scotlands strategy to improve health by preventing and reducing alcohol and drug use, harm and related deaths. The road to a world health organization global strategy. During the sixtythird session of the world health assembly, held in geneva in may 2010, the 193 member states of who reached an historical consensus on a global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol by adopted resolution wha63.
Designed by minimum graphics printed in malta who library cataloguinginpublication data preventing violence by reducing the availability and harmful use of alcohol. Reducing alcohol attributable disease burden is a global public health priority as affirmed by the world health organization whos global strategy to reduce the harmful use of. Directorgeneral of the who announced, we are proud to introduce safer a package of proven interventions to reduce the harms caused by alcohol, and a new partnership to catalyze global action. Policy implications of the who strategy to reduce the harmful. Following the framework of the national alcohol strategy, the recommendations identified within a culture of shared responsibility have been grouped under four areas of action. Examining hospitalizations entirely caused by alcohol and strategies to reduce alcohol harm. The road to a world health organization global strategy for reducing the harmful use of alcohol. Accelerating action to reduce the harmful use of alcohol 08th february 2020. Hong kong situation availability and price of alcohol in hong kong 14 alcohol consumption per capita in hong kong 15. Being the thirdleading riskfactor for disease and mortality in europe, reducing harmful use of alcohol is considered one of the priority public health areas by who. It is the third leading risk factor for poor health globally, and harmful use of alcohol was responsible for almost 6% of all deaths in the world, according to the estimates for 2012. At the global level in 2010 at the sixtythird world health assembly, recalling the 2008 resolution wha61. Mandate for action the european union has competence and responsibility to address public health problems such as harmful and hazardous alcohol use by complementing national actions in this field, as.
Who global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol. Alcohol use is deeply rooted in the bhutanese tradition and culture. The global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, endorsed by the sixtythird w orld health assembly in may 2010, recognizes the close links between the harmful use of alcohol and socioeconomic development. Impact of alcohol advertising and media exposure on adolescent alcohol use. Priority 4 of scotlands new public health priorities 2018. The regional strategy to reduce alcohol related harm, endorsed in 2006 for the western pacific region of the world health organization, and the global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol, endorsed in 2010, recognize the serious impact of alcohol related harm, which is particularly relevant to young people due to their biological and. Who global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, endorsed by the world health assembly in 2010, provides a menu of policy options based on international consensus, which oecd used as a starting point to identify a set of policies to be assessed in an economic analysis. In no event shall the world health organization be liable for damages arising from its use. I am hopeful that we will see our commitments bear visible outcomes of saving lives. Apr 17, 2020 the who country office presented on the effective interventions to reduce harmful use of alcohol. Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol language english the global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol represents a collective commitment by who member states to reduce the global burden of disease caused by harmful use of alcohol. The national policy and strategic framework to reduce.
I am hopeful that we will see our commitments bear visible outcomes by saving lives, protecting our youth, reducing crime and violence, and preventing road traffic injury making our nation a happier place to live. For the first time, delegations from all 193 member states of world health organization who reached consensus at the world health assembly on a global strategy to confront the harmful use of alcohol. The ncd alliance welcomes a momentous decision agreed at the 146th who executive board that will support member states to accelerate action to reduce alcohol harm. Strategies to address harmful alcohol consumption need to be. Background, outline, challenges who strategy 2010 burden of disease and disability burden of alcohol the world medical association 2008 public health research who global strategy objectives. Our second report sets out where we are on our journey towards those targets. In many ways it is typical of any city of its size in new zealand, but two significant points of difference are relevant to the use of alcohol in palmerston north. Demographics palmerston north has a population of 75,543 as per the 2006 census.
Developing a local strategy to reduce alcohol related harm in hong kong 2 eff ects of alcohol use on population health 4 global situation of alcohol related harm 7 2. Efforts to reduce harmful alcohol use by university students require a concentrated examination of the culture of alcohol use on campus and within the broader community. The strategy includes evidencebased policies and interventions that can protect health and save lives if adopted, implemented and enforced. The strategy makes allowances for differences between countries, and with regard to alcohol taxation, the strategy realizes the difficulty faced by some low and midincome countries where the ready availability of illicit alcohol may mean that high taxation has unintended effects. The global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol hereafter referred to as the global strategy, negotiated and agreed by the world health organization who member states in 2010 resolution wha63. These commitments, which include a set of targets for 2017, are an expression of our core beliefs about alcohol, society, and the constructive role we can play in addressing the harmful use of alcohol. Considered a report from the secretariat and a draft resolution proposed by kenya and rwanda calling for a global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol and recommended wha 61 to adopt a resolution. We also use nonessential cookies to help us improve our websites. A framework to prevent and reduce alcohol related harm. Who global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol a.
Draft global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol. This is part of a process to fulfil the request from the world health assembly 2019 1 to report on. Global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol, new. Assembly discussed evidencebased strategies and interventions to reduce alcoholrelated harm 3 and an appropriate frame for global activities, and decided that an item entitled strategies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol and related documents discussed at the health assembly should be included. We support the implementation of the who global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol and. National policy and strategic framework to reduce harmful. Draft global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol summary of the report. The importance of the harmful use of alcohol as a public health priority, with action integral to successful. Final alcohol strategy 2016 2019 page 2 introduction drinking is part of our culture and is reflected in how we socialise, celebrate and respond to. Towards this end, the royal government of bhutan is pleased to endorse the national policy and strategic framework to reduce harmful use of alcohol 202018. Recognize that the most prominent noncommunicable diseases are linked to common risk factors, namely tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, an unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity. Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol gas represents a unique consensus among all who member states on ways to tackle harmful use of alcohol at all levels.
Alcohol harm reduction strategy for england 4 this report sets out the governments strategy for tackling the harms and costs of alcohol misuse in england. The global strategy to prevent alcohols harmful effects. The global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, endorsed by the sixtythird w. Towards 2025 strategy and action plan to prevent and.
Organizations who global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol 2010. Whats next for whos global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. It will become a key feature of the public health policy which the government is at present. For instance, offering of marching1 to begin an important task, or welcoming a guest at home begins with an offer of an alcoholic drink. Global strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol page 3 capacities and capabilities are taken into account. Drinking heavily among young people, even before university, is often viewed as normal and expected behaviour by youth and frequently condoned by. Eb126 5 annex 1 draft global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol setting the scene 1. Excessive alcohol consumption is a widespread problem in many european countries. Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol ncd. Comparing global alcohol and tobacco control efforts. But it was not until the sixtythird world health assembly in may 2010 that delegations from all 193 member states reached a consensus on a strategy to confront the harmful use of alcohol. Whos global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. Who participates in a forum on effective interventions to.
Alcohol was the third leading risk factor for death and disability. The harmful use of alcohol1 has a serious effect on public health and is considered to be one of the main risk factors for poor health globally. Inquiry into strategies to reduce harmful alcohol consumption final report volume 2 march 2006 by authority government printer for the state of victoria no. Final alcohol strategy 2016 2019 page 2 introduction drinking is part of our culture and is reflected in how we socialise, celebrate and respond to lifes milestones.
The road to a world health organization global strategy for. The aim of this strategy is to prevent any further increase in alcoholrelated harms in england. Since 2008, who has been in the process of drafting a global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. A global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. Alcohol use accounts for considerable healthcare resource use, personal suffering, morbidity, death and social consequences. Assembly discussed evidencebased strategies and interventions to reduce alcohol related harm 3 and an appropriate frame for global activities, and decided that an item entitled strategies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol and related documents discussed at the health assembly should be included. It is thus timely to build on this momentum and reinvigorate regional action with a new european action plan to reduce the harmful use of alcohol 20122020. Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol zendorsed by the world health assembly in may 2010 zdeveloped through a long and intense collaboration between the who secretariat and member states. Plan of action to reduce the harmful use of alcohol.
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