Alcohol in Society Flashcards

1
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What is used to measure alcohol-related harm?

A

Mostly alcohol-related deaths and hospitalisation rates because they are objective

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2
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Why did alcohol-related deaths peak in the 1990s?

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Availability and affordability increased

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3
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How many more times likely are people from the most deprived areas to be sent to A & E due to alcohol?

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6 times more likely

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4
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What are some social impacts of alcohol?

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Worry, neglect, bereavement, crime and disorder, education and social development, child protection

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5
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What percentage of serious assault cases in Dundee are attributed to alcohol?

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About 60%

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6
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What are the categories of economic costs?

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Direct costs, Indirect costs, Intangible costs

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7
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How is alcohol consumption and purchasing measured in Scotland?

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Using alcohol sales figures

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8
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What is on-sales trade?

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Alcohol consumed on site (i.e cafes and pubs)

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9
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What is off-sales trade?

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Alcohol consumed off-site (i.e supermarkets)

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10
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Which type of sales are responsible for the greatest percentage of alcohol sales?

A

Off-sales

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11
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What type of alcohol is responsible for 56% of the differences in off-sales trade between Scotland and England/Wales?

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Vodka

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12
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How much alcohol was being consumed in Scotland in 2018 per adult?

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19 units/week

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13
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What trend is being observed in alcohol consumption?

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Self-reported alcohol consumption is decreasing (particularly in 13-15 year olds)

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14
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What are some of the parliamentary acts passed in Scotland related to drinking?

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Licensing act 2005, Alcohol (etc) act 2010, Alcohol (minimum pricing) act 2012

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15
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What does MESAS stand for?

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Monitoring and Evaluating Scotland’s Alcohol Strategy

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16
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What is the minimum price per unit in Scotland?

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50p/unit

17
Q

How has alcohol marketing been regulated?

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Ban on quantity discounts, Restrictions on alcohol display and promotions

18
Q

Why is alcohol availability important?

A

The extent to which alcohol is available is strongly associated with alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm

19
Q

Why does making alcohol less available effective?

A

Reducing availability lowers the purchase of alcohol, which decreases consumption and harm

20
Q

Why are population based interventions used?

A

They have been proven to be the most effective strategy to reduce harmful use of alcohol

21
Q

What are the objectives of the Licensing Act passed in 2005?

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Preventing crime and disorder, Securing public safety, Preventing public nuisance, Protecting children from harm, Protecting and improving public health

22
Q

What is the overprovision policy statement?

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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

23
Q

In a 1/2 mile radius in Dundee, how many places selling alcohol are there?

A

40 outlets on average