Interventions to prevent alcohol use: systematic review of economic evaluations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for death and disability worldwide.

Aims

We conducted a systematic review on the cost-effectiveness evidence for interventions to prevent alcohol use across the lifespan.

Method

Electronic databases (EMBASE, Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL and EconLit) were searched for full economic evaluations and return-on-investment studies of alcohol prevention interventions published up to May 2021. The methods and results of included studies were evaluated with narrative synthesis, and study quality was assessed by the Drummond ten-point checklist.

Results

A total of 69 studies met the inclusion criteria for a full economic evaluation or return-on-investment study. Most studies targeted adults or a combination of age groups, seve

SUBMITTER: Le LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10305038 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature