Efficacy and the strength of evidence of U.S. alcohol control policies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public policy can limit alcohol consumption and its associated harm, but no direct comparison of the relative efficacy of alcohol control policies exists for the U.S.

Purpose

To identify alcohol control policies and develop quantitative ratings of their efficacy and strength of evidence.

Methods

In 2010, a Delphi panel of ten U.S. alcohol policy experts identified and rated the efficacy of alcohol control policies for reducing binge drinking and alcohol-impaired driving among both the general population and youth, and the strength of evidence informing the efficacy of each policy. The policies were nominated on the basis of scientific evidence and potential for public health impact. Analysis was conducted in 2010-2012.

Results

Panelists identified an

SUBMITTER: Nelson TF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3708657 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature