Drop in alcohol-related deaths by nearly a third follows minimum alcohol price increase of 10 percent
Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 08:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study shows that, between 2002 and 2009, the percentage of deaths caused by alcohol in British Columbia, Canada dropped more than expected when minimum alcohol price was increased, while alcohol-related deaths increased when more private alcohol stores were opened. The paper has significant implications for international alcohol policy.