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Monday, August 8, 2011
Alcohol and non-communicable diseases (NCDs): time for a serious international public health effort
Together with smoking, diet and physical inactivity, consumption of alcohol is among the four most important risk factors for non-communicable disease (NCD).
Alcohol consumption, especially heavy consumption, impacts on cancer, liver cirrhosis and stroke.
To reduce the burden of NCD, effective alcohol policies should be implemented locally, nationally and internationally.
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