Alcohol Consumption among the Member States of the European Union in Relationship to Taxation

Horáková, Monika; Bejtkovský, Jiří; Barešová, Petra; Urbánek, Tomáš

doi:10.35198/01-2020-001-0004

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“…An excellent example concerning the cost across several geographical points is the study of Miller et al [67], who estimated the cost related to cities in the United States. In order to reduce the costs associated with alcohol consumption, Orosová et al [68], Horáková et al [69], and Rolová [70] recommend improving prevention, which may include an increase in prices of alcoholic beverages (or at least increases in excise duties or even a partial ban on the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages). In such a case, however, it is also necessary to consider that people who are dependent on alcohol may be at greater risk of criminal activity in order to obtain money to buy alcoholic beverages.…”

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Methods for Estimating Avoidable Costs of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Gavurová

Tarhanicova

2021

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Background: Alcohol is a risk factor with serious consequences for society and individuals. This study aims to present methods and approaches that might be used to estimate the costs related to excessive alcohol consumption. It emphasizes the need for general methods and approaches that are easily applicable, because the level of digitalization and data availability vary across regions. The lack of data makes many methods inapplicable and useless. The ease of applicability will help to make cost-of-illness studies and their results comparable globally. Methods: This study is based on data from the Czech Republic in 2017. Drinking alcohol results in costs of healthcare, social care, law enforcement, and administrative costs of public authorities. To quantify the cost of drinking in the Czech Republic, the top-down approach, bottom-up approach, human capital approach and attributable fractions were used. Results: In 2017, the cost related to alcohol was estimated at 0.66% of the national GDP. Lost productivity represented 54.45% of total cost related to alcohol. All cost related to alcohol is considered to be avoidable. Conclusions: The methods and approaches applied to estimate the cost of disease or any other health issue should be generalized regarding the availability of data and specifics of provided services to people who are addicted or have any kind of disability.

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Methods for Estimating Avoidable Costs of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Gavurová

Tarhanicova

2021

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“…Slovak public policies and services should consider a response to impending problems and harmful drinking not only during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also in the postpandemic period. Improving health literacy across the Slovak population can help to achieve positive outcomes in the field of health and addictology (64,65), and there are other effective measures (66).…”

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Changes in Alcohol Consumption and Determinants of Excessive Drinking During the COVID-19 Lockdown in the Slovak Republic

Gavurová

Khouri

Ivanková

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As a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, countries have been forced to adopt strong restrictions, such as lockdown, which can lead to serious consequences for public health, including the problematic use of addictive substances. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine changes in alcohol consumption and to identify determinants against the background of excessive drinking during the COVID-19 lockdown in the Slovak Republic. The research included 445 respondents (33% males and 67% females), and the data collection through the questionnaire took place from April 29, 2020 to July 1, 2020. Measures such as drinking frequency, amount of alcohol and excessive drinking were used to examine alcohol consumption. Descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression were used to meet the main aim. The findings provide a closer look at the situation in the Slovak Republic and contribute to comprehensive international knowledge. The frequency of excessive drinking did not change in about half of respondents (53% of males and 69% of females). More respondents decreased their excessive drinking than increased, both among males (31 and 16%, respectively) and females (25 and 6%, respectively). Similar results were found for drinking frequency and amount of alcohol. Amongst Slovak respondents, an increase in excessive drinking was more common among males, younger people, smokers, and smokers who increased smoking during the lockdown. Especially in the case of vulnerable populations, public policies should consider a response to impending problems. The findings of this study encourage the implementation of effective and evidence-based prevention programs, which are more than necessary in the Slovak Republic.

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Alcohol and Cirrhosis

Gavurová

Ivanková

2022

Handbook of Substance Misuse and Addictions

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Alcohol Consumption among the Member States of the European Union in Relationship to Taxation

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Methods for Estimating Avoidable Costs of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Methods for Estimating Avoidable Costs of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Changes in Alcohol Consumption and Determinants of Excessive Drinking During the COVID-19 Lockdown in the Slovak Republic

Alcohol and Cirrhosis

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