Australia
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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Academy of Medical Science (Scotland): Calling Time: The Nation's Drinking As a Major Health Issue
A report on the national consumption of alcohol. Evidence indicates that consumption patterns are a major determinant of harm and that for the health of the public, action is required to reduce the consumption of alcohol at a population level. March 2004
Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC)
Alcohol Concern: Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Misuse: Factsheet
This factsheet is intended primarily for clinicians and staff working in mental health services, alcohol agencies and primary care. It outlines the relationship between bipolar disorder and alcohol misuse, exploring treatment and diagnostic issues.
American Cancer Society: Alcohol & Cancer: Factsheet
A factsheet produced for healthcare professionals. It provides current data and evidence-based information on a variety of cancer topics such as oral cancer, oesophageal cancer and liver cancer. It also covers risk reduction and emerging trends.
Boston Medical Center, USA: Alcohol and Health: Current Evidence
An online newsletter which summarizes the latest clinical research on alcohol and health. The newsletter highlights issues that may be applied during clinical teaching, practice, and research. It is published every two months.
British Medical Journal (BMJ): Alcohol drinking in middle age and subsequent risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia in old age:a prospective population based study
An article about the relationship between midlife alcohol consumption and mild cognitive impairment and dementia in old age. August 2004
European Commission: Health, Social and Economics Impact of alcohol.Stakeholders' workshop - Luxembourg, 20 January 2005
Includes agenda, list of participants and supporting papers on:
Italians and Alcohol: Consumption, Trend and Attitudes in Italy and in the Regions
Health, Food and Alcohol and Safety. Special Eurobarometer 186
Monitoring risk in young people. A test for prevention in Europe
Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS): Factsheet
A factsheet on the health effects of alcohol. It includes information about the impact of alcohol on the UK National Health Service; admissions to hospitals for alcohol related diagnosis and a brief note on estimated numbers of deaths attributed to alcoholism. (pdf file)
Mayo Clinic: Alcohol and Your Health : Weighing the Pros and Cons
A factsheet that weighs ‘the pros and cons' of the benefits and risks of drinking. Issues covered include the benefits of moderate drinking on heart health, coronary artery disease, stroke prevention, and peripheral arterial disease. Also discussed are the risks and effects of misuse or abuse of alcohol.
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Pfizer Australia Health Report
This report looks at alcohol, public attitudes towards it and the part it plays in Australians’ lives.
The Portman Group: The Quarterly Review of Alcohol Research
Provides a regular, easily-digested summary of recent research into the psycho-social and medical aspects of alcohol consumption.
Scottish Executive: A Fuller Life: Report of the Expert Group on Alcohol Related Brain Damage
A report commissioned by the Scottish Executive as part of the Plan for Action on alcohol problems. The aim is to achieve better understanding of the issues and problems involved in responding to the needs of people with alcohol related brain damage (ARBD), and to advise on how they can be addressed. March 2004
Toronto Cancer Prevention Coalition Alcohol Work Group: Report on the Links Between Alcohol and Cancers
World Health Organization (WHO): The World Health Assembly
- 12-14 January 2005 - 115th Session of the Executive Board
- 16-25 May 2005 - 58th World Health Assembly
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