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Preventing harm from alcohol
Drinking cultures and social occasions–sporting events
This study shows a link between days around major sporting events and increases in alcohol intoxication and related harm based on data on ambulance attendances, emergency department and hospital admissions, and police attendances.
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Alcohol harm prevention
Drinking cultures and social occasions–public holidays
Research into alcohol related harm and public holidays in Victoria shows an influx of hospital admissions, ambulance call outs and arrests for assault on most social occasions throughout the year, as well as the day before.
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Preventing harm from alcohol
Accessibility to alcohol outlets and alcohol consumption
This report by University of Melbourne provides interesting evidence that access to an increased number of alcohol outlets within a neighborhood is associated with a higher risk of drinking at hazardous levels.
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Alcohol harm prevention
Awareness and behaviours of low carb beer drinkers
The VicHealth National Community Attitudes Survey on the awareness and behaviours of low carb beer drinkers provides evidence that drinkers mistakenly believe these beverages are a healthier choice than other varieties.
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