Friday, May 21, 2010

WHO to tackle alcohol misuse, binge drinking

GENEVA -- Health ministers agreed on Thursday to try to curb binge drinking and other growing forms of excessive alcohol use through higher taxes on alcoholic drinks and tighter marketing regulations.
The global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol was adopted by consensus at the annual assembly of the World Health Organisation (WHO).http://www.thestarphoenix.com/health/tackle+alcohol+misuse+binge+drinking/3051966/story.html

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