Infectious diseases are caused by a diverse group of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Some established risk factors for infectious diseases include individual factors and external factors. This Health Review focuses on infectious diseases associated with alcohol ...
Read MoreSymbols or written age restrictions will be added to labels globally on alcohol drinks produced by IARD members, sending an even clearer message that these products are not for minors. The initiative also applies to alcohol-free extensions of alcohol brands ...
Read MoreThe CE Os of IARD’s 12 member companies – the world’s leading beer, wine, and spirits producers – wrote to Dr. Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organization, to reiterate their commitment to supporting public health goals. Dear Dr. Tedros, The ...
Read MoreVast majority consumed same or less alcohol in 2020; Targeted support needed for the minority that continues to drink at harmful levels Consumers around the world bought 15.8 billion fewer liters of alcohol beverages last year, according to new data from ...
Read MoreNew survey data commissioned by IARD from the United States and United Kingdom points to a shared shift in how people who choose to drink think about moderation. Across both markets, consumers still plan to take part in social and ...
Read MoreScope This table details legislation and regulations in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. It covers:minimum age limits for purchase, sale, free supply, and ...
Read MoreLiver disease includes a range of conditions that affect the structure and function of the liver and may be influenced by metabolic, viral, environmental, and lifestyle factors. This Health Review examines the relationship between alcohol consumption and key liver disease ...
Read MoreDoctor Ellie Cannon sets out a series of easy-to-understand tips for the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) to promote moderation and responsibility among adults who choose to drink. Dr Ellie Cannon1 is a General Practitioner, as well as a ...
Read MoreLatest Global Burden of Disease analysis suggests encouraging progress towards WHO's 2030 harmful use reduction target LONDON/WASHINGTON – August 3, 2026 – A new international analysis has found that the age-standardized alcohol-attributable mortality rate has fallen by approximately 26% worldwide ...
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