IARD’s work is informed by scientific evidence on alcohol and health, including alcohol policy. By bringing together data and research on drinking patterns, alcohol in society, and regulations at a national level, IARD examines practices around policies and interventions that ...
Read MoreThis toolkit provides general guidelines, dos and don’ts, and advice and considerations for performing evaluation studies of drink driving programs. Its target audience are road safety professionals in low- and middle-income countries who do not have a scientific or statistical ...
Read MoreExamples of evaluations of programs and initiatives to reduce harmful drinking by IARD's membership
Read MoreThis IARD Policy Review summarizes the evidence on marketing communications for alcohol beverages and their regulation.Last reviewed: July 2018IARD Policy Reviews offer a referenced overview of recent peer-reviewed, published research on the impact of policy measures on drinking patterns and ...
Read MoreThis IARD Policy Review summarizes the evidence on excise taxation of alcohol beverages.Last Reviewed: April 2018IARD Policy Reviews offer a referenced overview of recent peer-reviewed, published research on the impact of policy measures on drinking patterns and outcomes. They are ...
Read MoreThis IARD Policy Review summarizes the evidence on physical availability policies and their impact on consumption and alcohol-related outcomes.Last reviewed: October 2018IARD Policy Reviews offer a referenced overview of recent peer-reviewed, published research on the impact of policy measures on ...
Read MoreThis IARD Health Review discusses the role of alcohol consumption as a risk factor for cognitive decline.Last reviewed: November 2019IARD Health Reviews offer a referenced overview of recent peer-reviewed, published research on the relationship between alcohol consumption and health outcomes. ...
Read MoreThis IARD Policy Review concentrates on the evidence of the effectiveness of health warning labels on alcohol beverages in reducing harmful drinking.Last Reviewed: February 2019IARD Policy Reviews offer a referenced overview of recent peer-reviewed, published research on the impact of ...
Read MoreCardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses several distinct conditions involving the heart and blood vessels. Some of the known risk factors for CVD include health-related behaviors, existing health conditions or family history, and genetic traits. This IARD Health Review focuses on the ...
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 ...
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IARD’s members and the members of its Partnership Council are a diverse group of organizations with a variety of viewpoints. They might not necessarily agree on all or any subjects. Any statements, findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed on this website do not reflect the policies or views of all IARD members or the organizations they represent, unless explicitly stated. However, all members agree on and support IARD’s mission of reducing the harmful use of alcohol.
The resources on this website are not intended as health advice to individuals about their drinking. People with specific questions about their drinking are encouraged to consult a healthcare professional. Together, they can determine what is best for that individual, based on individual risk factors, including family history, genetics, and lifestyle. For some people, the better choice may be to not drink at all.
