Alcohol in Society Flashcards
What is used to measure alcohol-related harm?
Mostly alcohol-related deaths and hospitalisation rates because they are objective
Why did alcohol-related deaths peak in the 1990s?
Availability and affordability increased
How many more times likely are people from the most deprived areas to be sent to A & E due to alcohol?
6 times more likely
What are some social impacts of alcohol?
Worry, neglect, bereavement, crime and disorder, education and social development, child protection
What percentage of serious assault cases in Dundee are attributed to alcohol?
About 60%
What are the categories of economic costs?
Direct costs, Indirect costs, Intangible costs
How is alcohol consumption and purchasing measured in Scotland?
Using alcohol sales figures
What is on-sales trade?
Alcohol consumed on site (i.e cafes and pubs)
What is off-sales trade?
Alcohol consumed off-site (i.e supermarkets)
Which type of sales are responsible for the greatest percentage of alcohol sales?
Off-sales
What type of alcohol is responsible for 56% of the differences in off-sales trade between Scotland and England/Wales?
Vodka
How much alcohol was being consumed in Scotland in 2018 per adult?
19 units/week
What trend is being observed in alcohol consumption?
Self-reported alcohol consumption is decreasing (particularly in 13-15 year olds)
What are some of the parliamentary acts passed in Scotland related to drinking?
Licensing act 2005, Alcohol (etc) act 2010, Alcohol (minimum pricing) act 2012
What does MESAS stand for?
Monitoring and Evaluating Scotland’s Alcohol Strategy
What is the minimum price per unit in Scotland?
50p/unit
How has alcohol marketing been regulated?
Ban on quantity discounts, Restrictions on alcohol display and promotions
Why is alcohol availability important?
The extent to which alcohol is available is strongly associated with alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm
Why does making alcohol less available effective?
Reducing availability lowers the purchase of alcohol, which decreases consumption and harm
Why are population based interventions used?
They have been proven to be the most effective strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol
What are the objectives of the Licensing Act passed in 2005?
Preventing crime and disorder, Securing public safety, Preventing public nuisance, Protecting children from harm, Protecting and improving public health
What is the overprovision policy statement?
Given the high alcohol-related harm in Dundee, impact of alcohol in widening health inequalities, increased off-sales trade and high density of off-sales outlets in Dundee, the PH recommendation is that no new off-sales licences should be granted
In a 1/2 mile radius in Dundee, how many places selling alcohol are there?
40 outlets on average
