Alcohol harms
Research Summary
Australian male alcohol use and harm prevention across the life course
Although alcohol use is high among Australian males, putting them at an increased risk of drinking harm, few longitudinal studies have specifically focused on male alcohol use, and even fewer have considered alcohol use patterns and predictors for men of various ages. This research summary provides new evidence of the patterns and predictors of alcohol...
Report
Public opinion on alcohol in Australia: knowledge, attitudes, and support for change
This comprehensive national report, published by Alcohol Change Australia, calls for urgent government action to address the lack of public awareness concerning the health risks associated with alcohol use in Australia.
Briefing paper
Addressing the leading risk factors for ill health – a framework for local government action
This briefing aims to support local authorities in England to maximise their local scope for action to improve health and tackle inequalities by addressing tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food.
Working paper
The causal impact of mental health on tobacco and alcohol consumption: an instrumental variables approach
This paper utilises a fixed effects instrumental variables model, and a nationally representative panel dataset from Australia, to present robust evidence on the causal impact of mental distress on cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking behaviours.
Report
Interventions to reduce alcohol’s harms to health: a modelling study
This research project used modelling techniques to estimate the health impacts of alcohol interventions and their contribution towards health equity in the Aotearoa context.