Directions of actions to reduce alcohol consumption in the Republic of Belarus
Abstract
Objective. То substantiate the most promising areas of action to reduce alcohol consumption in the Republic of Belarus.
Materials and methods. Official data of the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus. Econometric analysis.
Conclusion. To reduce alcohol consumption, the following measures are the most promising: stopping the production of fortified fruit and berry wines, reducing the physical availability of alcohol, promoting a healthy lifestyle. As the main economic measure, it is proposed to increase excise rates on strong alcohol.
About the Authors
A. S. ChubrikBelarus
D. Y. Ruzanov
Belarus
A. V. Semenov
Belarus
V. M. Pisaryk
Belarus
References
1. National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus. Official website. Available at: https://www.belstat.gov.by/.
2. Alcoholism by Country 2022. Available at: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/alcohol-consumption-by-country/.
3. How much money does the state get from one bottle of alcohol. Available at: https://money.onliner.by/2021/07/21/akcizy-na-spirtnoe. [(in Russian)]
4. Pinancial Research Institute: beer production is almost two times less cost-effective than vodka. Available at: https://profibeer.ru/beer/nifi-proizvodstvo-piva-pochti-v-dva-raza-menee-rentabelno-chem-vodki/. [(in Russian)]
Review
For citations:
Chubrik A.S., Ruzanov D.Y., Semenov A.V., Pisaryk V.M. Directions of actions to reduce alcohol consumption in the Republic of Belarus. Healthcare. 2024;(2):12-16. (In Russ.)