Effects of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in South Africa across different drinker groups and wealth quintiles: a modelling study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To quantify the potential impact of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol on alcohol consumption, spending and health in South Africa. We provide these estimates disaggregated by different drinker groups and wealth quintiles.

Design

We developed an epidemiological policy appraisal model to estimate the effects of MUP across sex, drinker groups (moderate, occasional binge, heavy) and wealth quintiles. Stakeholder interviews and workshops informed model development and ensured policy relevance.

Setting

South African drinking population aged 15+.

Participants

The population (aged 15+) of South Africa in 2018 stratified by drinking group and wealth quintiles, with a model time horizon of 20 years.

Main outcome measures

Change in standard drinks (

SUBMITTER: Gibbs N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8354280 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature