alcohol policy and public health in South Africa

by Charles D H Parry and Anna L Bennetts
Published by Oxford University Press Southern Africa
July 1998, 019 5715845, R99,95

What can be done to reduce alcohol's alarming impact on South African society?

• A ground-breaking study that focuses on policy and public health
• Uses local epidemiological studies to highlight drinking patterns and high-risk groups
• Advocates urgent policy improvements in areas such as taxation and advertising of alcohol products
• Essential for policy-makers, health care workers, researchers, businesses, NGOs, and the media

This book takes a forward-thinking approach to identify key targets such as public education, co-operation by business, and proper training of health care workers for effective policy formulation aimed at reducing alcohol consumption levels. Realistic immediate and long-term health care interventions for high-risk groups are outlined, and a unique ten-point action plan to facilitate redress efforts by government, civil society, the media, business, and health professionals is proposed.