Congratulations to all the public heath advocates who have campaigned strongly for this well-evidenced measure, particularly in the face of considerable misinformation.

Interesting to see speculation about potential lawsuits against alcohol producers for not warning consumers about cancer risks. Perhaps time for industry to give up protesting about mandatory health warning labels.
aboutlawsuits.com/cancer-warning…

Ukraine is one of the few countries to meet thw #NCD target of 10% #alcohol reduction
💪Since 2010 Ukraine reduced alcohol consumption by 1/4
💰 Alcohol taxes & minimum prices were raised
‼️ Majority of Ukrainians support alcohol policy

Want to know more?
bitly.ws/3gcEN

Did you know? #Alcohol is a risk factor for breast cancer, even at low levels. A recent study showed that only 21% of women across Europe are aware of this link.

Women have the right to know, so that they can make healthy and informed decisions.

#IWD2024

🌐Stakeholders in public health and alcohol in Denmark met as part of the #EVIDACTION project, co-funded by the European Union. In light of Denmark’s new alcohol and nicotine prevention plan, they discussed opportunities, synergies, and challenges for collaboration. 🤝

Alcohol contributed to more than 111,000 new cancer cases in the EU. These figures emphasize the impact of alcohol on cancer incidence. Let's stay informed and work towards healthier lifestyles! 🌍💙 #AlcoholAndCancer #CancerStatistics #HealthAwareness #EuropeBeatingCancer

📢 Raising awareness on the alcohol-cancer link is crucial! It aligns with #EUCancerPlan , empowering people to make informed and healthier choices. Let's spread the word and prioritize our health! 💪🌍🎗️ #AlcoholAndCancer #HealthAwareness #EuropeBeatingCancer

Next week, you can join WHO/Europe for a conversation on alcohol and health in Denmark!
It's a chance for the public health community to come together, share insights, and explore collaboration.
For more information: bitly.ws/3eBNx

The UPF industry coordinate a network of powerful actors to counter opposition, block govt regulation, & cast doubt on the harms of UPFs. But which UPF corporations & corporate interest groups are central to this network & the UPF industry’s lobbying & political activity?
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Some alcohol industry lobbyists warn against raising alcohol taxes, arguing that the government will *lose* revenue!

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Is this really true, or just a way to fool policymakers?

We have fact-checked this assumption in our new paper:

link.springer.com/article/10.100…

DAY 2 Alcohol is a neurotoxin – it can cause damage to your brain & nervous system & plays a significant role in the onset & course of many neurological disorders including epilepsy, dementia, and alcohol related brain injury.

Бывшая телезвезда, кот Матроскин, покидает большой город и уезжает в глухую деревню, чтобы заняться фермерством. К нему подселяются соседи – безработный молодой человек Дядя Фёдор и пёс-хипстер Шарик, занимающийся плёночной фотографией. Жизнь в деревне Простоквашин закипает...

The Icelandic youth model to reduce alcohol consumption and Nordic monopoly systems are key actions to help reduce alcohol availability and harms.

Great to see commitment from Iceland 🇮🇸 and my friend Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson to protect public health interests above all!

Alcohol marketing leads young people to drink more, and to drink at an earlier age, exposing them to significant harm.

Other legal products that have health risks, such as cigarettes, are subject to marketing restrictions.

A comparable approach should be given to alcohol.

‼️Last chance‼️ to join the final module of our webinar series on alcohol and health, which is running right now.
Ilora Finlay and Georg Schomerus talk about how normalized alcohol is and yet how stigmatized people are, who are reaching out for help
who.int/europe/news-ro…