Case 3 - alcohol use - public health perspective Flashcards
how does one measure units of alcohol
volume in mls multiplied by ABV% all divided by 1000
how long does a healthy liver take to break down alcohol
one hour to break down one unit
how many alcohol free days should adults have a week
2-3 alcohol free days
how does alcohol protect women
can protect women over 55 from CVD if they have 5 units a week
what is the definition of a binge session
> 8 units a week for men and greater than 6 units a week for a women
how much has alcohol cost UK society
52 billion
how much of the NHS budget is given to alcohol services
3% - 3.5 billion a year
what is the WHO safer alcohol control initiative
Strengthen restrictions on alcohol availability
Advance and enforce drink driving counter measures
Facilitate access to screening, brief interventions and treatment
Enforce bans or comprehensive restrictions on alcohol and promotion and sponsorship
Raise prices on alcohol through excise taxes and pricing policies
what is the PHE evidence review alcohol policies
increasing price is most effective and cost effective approach
Complete marketing bans highly effective and cost effective
Lower legal alcohol limits for young drivers reduce deaths and save money
Brief advice effective and good return on investment
what is the potential impact of a 45p minimum price in england
reduce alcohol consumption by 4.3%
123 lives saved in year 1
624 lives saved every year form year 10
23,700 fewer hospitals admissions per year from year 10
Direct saving to NHS after 10 years - 417 billion
34,000 fewer crimes a year
Saving from crime - 138 million per year
