1. Alcohol and economic development: Observations on the kingdom of Bhutan.
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Kypri K, Dorji G, and Dalton C
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Alcohol Drinking legislation & jurisprudence, Alcoholic Beverages economics, Bhutan epidemiology, Driving Under the Influence legislation & jurisprudence, Driving Under the Influence prevention & control, Economic Development legislation & jurisprudence, Female, Health Policy legislation & jurisprudence, Health Surveys trends, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Socioeconomic Factors, Young Adult, Alcohol Drinking economics, Alcohol Drinking trends, Driving Under the Influence trends, Economic Development trends, Health Policy trends
- Abstract
Bhutan is a small country undergoing rapid social change arising from income growth, urbanisation and Western cultural influence. Markers of poverty, namely infectious disease and infant mortality, have improved dramatically. The attention of health authorities is now focused on the non-communicable disease and injury burdens, to which alcohol consumption is a major contributor. The paper draws on official data to characterise the consumption of alcohol and related harm, and the nature of the alcohol market, with commentary on crucial aspects of availability policies and drink-driving regulation that need reform. Kypri K, Dorji G, Dalton C. Alcohol and economic development: Observations on the kingdom of Bhutan. Drug Alcohol Rev 2017;36:333ȃ336.]., (© 2016 Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs.)
- Published
- 2017
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