Industry Actors, Think Tanks, and Alcohol Policy in the United Kingdom

Hawkins, Benjamin; McCambridge, Jim

doi:10.2105/ajph.2013.301858

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“…According to Hawkins and McCambridge 76, the cumulative impact of such literature reviews and other reports are to yield; ‘a methodologically flawed and highly biased but internally consistent parallel literature to the international peer‐reviewed scientific literature’ 76.…”

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“…For example, Edwards and Savva 77 drew attention to the lack of any declaration of industry sponsorship in one book. Alcohol industry‐funded think tanks have collaborated with, or commissioned reports from, academic sources which appear designed to influence policy debates 76, 78. For example, Jackson and Kypri 79 critiqued a report by an anthropologist funded by a New Zealand alcohol producer which reached the unlikely conclusion that alcohol consumption is not responsible for night‐time violence.…”

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“…They suggest that; ‘industry funding has become a contentious issue at some universities…because of the potential for conflict of interest’ 3. Others have suggested possible funding effects on prestigious universities 16, 58, 76.…”

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“…There are more specific expressions of concerns about impacts on the processes of science 2, 3, 17, 20, 32, 44, 73, 74, 76, 78, 84, 98, 107, 108, 109.…”

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“…Babor 2 noted that an application to the alcohol industry's dedicated research funding organisations; ‘requires only a few pages of detail, in contrast to the extensive application process demanded by governmental funding agencies that support alcohol research in Europe and America’ 2, calling into question the rigour of the decision‐making process. Various authors 2, 76, 79 identify the conduct of studies without ethical approval.…”

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Alcohol industry involvement in science: A systematic review of the perspectives of the alcohol research community

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Mialon

2018

Drug and Alcohol Review

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IssuesAlcohol companies have recently invested large sums of money in answering research questions to which they have clear vested interests in the outcomes. There have been extensive concerns about corporate influence on public health sciences, following the experience with the tobacco industry.ApproachThis systematic review aims to investigate the perspectives of researchers on the activities of alcohol industry actors in relation to science, in order to guide future research. All data published in peer‐reviewed journals (including commentaries, opinion pieces, editorials and letters as well as research reports) were eligible for inclusion. This analysis focuses on the manifest rather than latent content of the articulated views, and accordingly adopts a thematic analysis using an inductive approach to the generation of themes.Key FindingsThere are serious concerns identified in three main areas, principally defined by where the impacts of industry scientific activities occur; on evidence informed policy making (instrumental uses of research by industry actors), on the content of the scientific evidence base itself (industry funding as a source of bias); and on the processes of undertaking research (transgressions of basic scientific norms). There are also opposing views which provide a useful critique. The evidence‐base on the validity of all concerns has been slow to develop.ImplicationsThe concerns are extensive, longstanding and unresolved and high quality investigations are needed.ConclusionThis study informs the detailed content of the research needed to address the concerns identified here.

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“…There are more specific expressions of concerns about impacts on the processes of science 2, 3, 17, 20, 32, 44, 73, 74, 76, 78, 84, 98, 107, 108, 109.…”

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Binge drinking: A review and research agenda

D’Alessandro

Carter

Webster

2022

J of Consumer Behaviour

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Binge drinking is a wicked social problem associated with poor health and safety outcomes. However, most research on binge drinking occurs outside consumer research and marketing. This paper presents a systematic review of the contributions of key disciplines (Health, Marketing, Psychology, Economics, Management, Social Science, and Sociology) to the understanding of binge drinking. Using the theory, context, characteristics and methods (TCCM) framework, we find the need for more theoretical investigation in binge drinking research and more research conducted outside western countries. A wide set of independent factors has been included in binge drinking research, but few studies consider mediating and moderating variables. Methods used vary across disciplines and those used are mainly descriptive research, regression, and experiments. We conclude that whilst progress in this field is evident much needs to be done for greater generalizability and robustness of findings.

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Reducing Harm Through Evidence‐Based Alcohol Policies: Challenges and Options

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Bosma²,

Reisdorfer³

2019

World Med & Health Policy

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This article examines challenges in implementing and sustaining effective alcohol policies and proposes several strategies to counter them. A narrative review was undertaken of recent publications that document challenges in implementing alcohol policies in various contexts. MEDLINE/PubMed were searched for publications in English between 2011 and 2018. Twenty‐five keywords and 25 scholar names were used in the search. From 1,169 hits, 168 full research papers and commentaries were examined. Eight main groups of challenges were identified: interventions of inadequate dose, support, scope, or fidelity; confounding impacts from alcohol industries and other sectors; uneven implementation or inadequate enforcement; popular policies are largely ineffective and effective policies unpopular; policy decision‐making focusing on short‐range perspectives and skewed to favor commercial interests; low awareness of alcohol as a health risk; challenges in getting information on relevant interventions, local data, and insider information; and insufficient capacity or training to implement a policy. Several strategies are offered to counter these challenges: provide evidence to policymakers: conduct assessment and pilot studies; provide enhanced training on alcohol issues and policy implementation; develop allies; promote strong leadership; use media advocacy; engage voices of those impacted by flawed policies; and promote a comprehensive approach.

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Industry Actors, Think Tanks, and Alcohol Policy in the United Kingdom

Cited by 52 publications

References 28 publications

Alcohol industry involvement in science: A systematic review of the perspectives of the alcohol research community

Alcohol industry involvement in science: A systematic review of the perspectives of the alcohol research community

Binge drinking: A review and research agenda

Reducing Harm Through Evidence‐Based Alcohol Policies: Challenges and Options

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