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For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
New 'alcohol harm map' released by Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern have released a new alcohol harm map. It aims to 'reveal the real harm and cost of alcohol at a local level, so that local authorities and local health providers can ensure that alcohol prevention and treatment services are available to those with drinking problems.'
The map allows the user to click on a region and select a local authority to uncover how many people are drinking at risky of harmful levels and the imapact it has. This includes data on population prevalence, hospital costs and alcohol-related deaths. > > > > Read More