Fighting alcohol harm: The EU’s strategy under review

Europeans have the highest per-capita consumption of alcohol, and drinking causes nearly 1-in-10 cases of ill health and premature death. The European Commission’s informal alcohol strategy, launched in 2006, is set for a detailed evaluation in 2013, with the policy objective of reducing the health and social harm caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

EurActiv, 18.04.14: Alcohol boss explains nuances of ‘responsible drinking’ http://www.euractiv.com/sections/health-consumers/alcohol-boss-explains-nuances-responsible-drinking-301665

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