Let's Be Straight Up about the Alcohol Industry
2011
Let's Be Straight Up about the Alcohol Industry
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Virginia Barbour, Jocalyn Clark, Susan Jones, Melissa Norton, Emma Veitch
Primary Institution: Public Library of Science
Conclusion
The alcohol industry significantly influences health research and public policy, often obscuring the true harms of alcohol consumption.
Supporting Evidence
- The alcohol industry is a massive global business worth US$150 billion.
- Alcohol-related morbidity is second only to tobacco in the developed world.
- 10% of cancers in men and 3% in women are linked to alcohol consumption.
- The alcohol industry has been shown to influence government policy and public health.
- Marketing strategies of the alcohol industry often target youth and vulnerable populations.
Takeaway
The alcohol industry is like a big kid in a playground who gets to make the rules, even when those rules aren't good for everyone else. We need to pay more attention to how they affect our health.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from the alcohol industry's influence on research and public policy.
Limitations
The editorial does not provide specific data or studies to support its claims.
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