Alcohol policy measures are an ignored catalyst for achievement of the sustainable development goals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

By adopting Agenda 2030, governments agreed to review and report on their approach and action for achievement of sustainable development goals annually through the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. Health and well-being are at the heart of the United Nations Agenda 2030. Given the social and economic harm that can be done by alcohol, reducing the consumption of alcohol is a pre-requisite to achieve the sustainable development goals. We explored how selected European countries have considered alcohol-related harm as an obstacle to achievement of SDGs and the extent to which they view alcohol policy as a solution to the achievement of sustainable development by analysing their voluntary national reviews (VNRs) submitted to the HLPF between years

SUBMITTER: Sperkova K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9067678 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature