This major reference provides a comprehensive study of one of the foremost health problems in the world
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This is a unique contribution to the field since it addresses public policy as well as important aspects of alcohol-related health consequences. (Doody's Notes)
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Alcohol has always been an issue in public health but it is currently assuming increasing importance as a cause of disease and premature death worldwide. Alcohol: Science, Policy, and Public Health provides an interdisciplinary source of information that links together, the usually separate fields of, science, policy, and public health. This comprehensive volume highlights the importance of bringing scientific knowledge to bear in order to strengthen anddevelop alcohol public policy.The book looks at the historical evolution of alcohol consumption in society, key early studies of alcohol and disease, and the cultural and social aspects ofalcohol consumption. It then goes on to cover the chemistry and biology of alcohol, patterns of consumption, gender and age-related issues, alcohol and injury, alcohol and cancer and non-malignant disease, and various current therapeutic aspects. The book concludes with a section on alcohol policy, looking at issues of poverty, the availability of alcohol and alcohol control measures.This major reference, written by international leaders in the fields of alcoholism andalcohol policy, provides a comprehensive study of one of the foremost health problems in the world, and represents the highest standards of research within the field.It will bevaluable to physicians and health professionals involved with patients with alcohol-related problems, scientists, public health specialists, health policy specialists, researchers and legislators as well as students of public health. Written by international leaders in the field of alcoholism, this book provides an interdisciplinary source of information on alcoholism that links together science, policy, and public health in order to emphasise the importance of scientific knowledge with deciding public health policy. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780199655786
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Condition: New. Written by international leaders in the field of alcoholism, this book provides an interdisciplinary source of information on alcoholism that links together science, policy, and public health in order to emphasise the importance of scientific knowledge with deciding public health policy. Editor(s): Boyle, Peter; Boffetta, Paolo; Lowenfels, Albert B.; Burns, Sir Harry; Brawley, Otis; Zatonski, Witold; Rehm, Jurgen T. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MBNH; MBNH9; MMZR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 181 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1042. . 2013. Hardback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780199655786
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