When are our politicians going to choose the health of our children before the profits of big alcohol corporations Rishi Sunak Victoria Atkins Keir Starmer Wes Streeting MP

'There has been no coordinated approach to alcohol since [the failed 2012 strategy] and, even now as alcohol-related deaths rise, pre-election conversations across the political spectrum are devoid of reference to alcohol harm.' Adam Briggs & Talia Boshari

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The National Steering Committee on Alternatives to Incarceration for persons with SUDs in contact with the criminal justice system exploring way forward on the implementation of the Mombasa Initiative- #support don't punish.

The Government have prioritised children when it comes to smoking but have done nothing meaningful to protect children and adults from alcohol, a product which also causes cancer. Time for action Rishi Sunak Keir Starmer

For the right to health and the right of consumers to have clear and easy-to-understand information when purchasing food. Costa Rica Saludable OPS/OMS Costa Rica UNICEF Costa Rica
#etiquetadodeadvertencianutricional

“At the end of the day we’re talking about young people who are not starting to smoke.” Jorge Alday from exposetobacco spoke to Health Policy Watch - Global Health News Reporting about the UK's proposed law that would create a smoke-free generation. #ExposeTobacco

What a gripping discussion on the latest book by RiotousDeathscapes Rhodes University on Thursday evening #RiotousDeathscapes Rhodes Music Radio with #siphokazimagadla liezille #thandonjovane #ReananetseNkuru #SikhumbuzoMakandula

A new survey from the Danish Cancer Society Kræftens Bekæmpelse reveals that only 10% of Danes are aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer. Alarmingly, 75% do not know about the connection between alcohol and cancer in general.
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Are we burying our heads in the sand and ignoring the harm that alcohol can cause. Sue Taylor, Head of Alcohol Policy says the social, financial, health costs and consequences of booze needs to be taken far more seriously in this week's The QT theqt.online/no-such-thing-…

Chart shows minimum unit price has slowed increase in death rate in Scotland. North East now almost as high as our northern neighbour. We need #MUP as part of an evidence-based alcohol strategy for England Rishi Sunak Victoria Atkins Keir Starmer Wes Streeting MP

Taxes on foods that are high in fat, salt, or sugar (HFSS) reduce the sale, purchase, and consumption of those foods, according to Imperial College London review published in Food Policy Journal.
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On the back of record alcohol deaths announced earlier in the week, alarming to now see the UK is making headlines internationally for the worst child alcohol consumption - our response Association of DsPH North East fresh-balance.co.uk/news/uk-is-the…

The 'safest level of drinking is none,' says alcohol study medicalnewstoday.com/articles/32287… via Medical News Today

👏❤️ very good discussion this was!

This is information we are using now, as we speak in our great endeavour of the #ADCBUganda2023 .

We look forward to the next webinar!

HIAPA director Rick Collins and MADD Hawai'i public policy committee chair Arkie Koehl share their thoughts about the fate of the BAC legislation this session.

#SaferRoads #LowerBAC #HIAPA #05saveslives

As Uganda develops its VNR report, one thing is clear: youth engagement isn't just a checkbox, it's a game-changer.

By investing in youth leadership & innovation, Uganda is paving the way for a more sustainable & inclusive future for all. #YouthPower #GlobalGoals Susan Namondo Ngongi

Children need to be protected from alcohol promotion & marketing and it’s vital that attention is given to the scale of the known harm.
Read more here 🔽
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'Inadequate law enforcement to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors and to regulate liquor outlets have been cited by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) investigative report as factors in the Enyobeni tavern tragedy.' SAHRCommission
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#alcoholawareness Alcohol, a group 1, psychoactive, and carcinogenic drug, is linked to over 200 disease/injury conditions,ranging from cancer to violence! It is leading cause of deaths and diseases, worldwide!

Drinking alcohol to cope with #stress can harm your health. Try an alcohol-free way to deal with stress, like taking your puppy for a walk!

#AlcoholAwarenessMonth