Alcohol taxation policy in Australia: public health imperatives for actionA statement by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
MJA 2009; 190 (8): 437-439
Introduction —
Alcohol harm is at an unacceptable level — Price is the most effective measure to control consumption and harm in a population — There is good Australian evidence of the effectiveness of public health-focused alcohol taxes — Alcohol tax policies are cost-effective — A public health-centred alcohol tax policy — Has the alcopops tax worked? —
Conclusion —
Alcohol harm is at an unacceptable level — Price is the most effective measure to control consumption and harm in a population — There is good Australian evidence of the effectiveness of public health-focused alcohol taxes — Alcohol tax policies are cost-effective — A public health-centred alcohol tax policy — Has the alcopops tax worked? —
Conclusion —
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