REPORT TO STATE GOVERNMENT ON ALCOHOL USE, ACTION PLAN AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Assessment 6.2
The report is prepared to deliver a summary on trends of alcoholism, associated risks in Australia and worldwide. The report is based on extensive research involving scientific literature, government publications and research papers. The extensive use of alcohol in Australia has increased the burden on public health. Alcoholism is associated with social, psychological, cultural, physical and economical risks making it a major health issue linked with injuries, premature deaths, domestic & public abuse, stress and chronic diseases (AIHW, 2013).
OBJECTIVES:
Evaluation of existing scientific evidence and knowledge on alcohol use.
Review the evidence …show more content…
The hypocrisy of drunkenness is often ignored or not known. While alcohol gives short-term relief from the reality, excess use exaggerates the aspects that led to its use in the first place.
ABS reported in 2011-12, NT adults derived a higher proportion of their daily discretionary energy from alcoholic beverages (ABS, 2015) when compared to all Australian adults [9% compared with 6%].
The social determinants of alcohol are age, gender, family factors, occupation, schooling, social protection, income level, socio-demographic location, marital status, economical and socio-cultural which cause income reduction, diminish involvement in society, majorly leading to ill-health and premature death (Heilbronn, Matthews, & Lloyd, 2014). For all levels of socio-economic status, alcohol consumption pattern by sex and economic status shows males have higher rates than females and over years of survey the pattern has remained fairly consistent (AIHW, Drinking patterns in Australia, 2001-2007, 2010).
Higher rates of violence in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities can be attributed to alcohol and illicit drug use. The disadvantaged groups in a community are the major sufferers of alcohol related harmful …show more content…
Grossman et al., M. (2010, June 15). Effects of Alcohol price policy on youths: A summary of economic research. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 4(2), 347-364. doi:10.1207/s15327795jra0402_9
13. Hartikainen, S., & Aira et al, M. (2005, July 15). Community prevalence of alcohol use and concomitantuse of medication—a source of possible risk in theelderly aged 75 and older. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20(7), 680-685. doi:doi: 10.1002/gps.1340
14. Heilbronn, C., Matthews, S., & Lloyd, B. (2014). Social determinants, drinking and chronic disease: The role of social determinants of health in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related chronic disease in Victoria. Fitzroy: Turning Point. Retrieved November 25, 2015, from http://www.turningpoint.org.au/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/TP%20Vichealth%20full%20report%20080914.pdf
15. Humphrey et al, G. (2003, January 24). Alcohol and injury among attendees at a New Zealand emergency department. The New Zealand Medical Journal (Online), 116(1168), U298. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1033741401?accountid=12528
16. Johnson, C., & Carroll, L. (2013, July 28). Push to ban alcohol ads on the field. Sport. Retrieved November 25, 2015, from
Assessment 6.2
The report is prepared to deliver a summary on trends of alcoholism, associated risks in Australia and worldwide. The report is based on extensive research involving scientific literature, government publications and research papers. The extensive use of alcohol in Australia has increased the burden on public health. Alcoholism is associated with social, psychological, cultural, physical and economical risks making it a major health issue linked with injuries, premature deaths, domestic & public abuse, stress and chronic diseases (AIHW, 2013).
OBJECTIVES:
Evaluation of existing scientific evidence and knowledge on alcohol use.
Review the evidence …show more content…
The hypocrisy of drunkenness is often ignored or not known. While alcohol gives short-term relief from the reality, excess use exaggerates the aspects that led to its use in the first place.
ABS reported in 2011-12, NT adults derived a higher proportion of their daily discretionary energy from alcoholic beverages (ABS, 2015) when compared to all Australian adults [9% compared with 6%].
The social determinants of alcohol are age, gender, family factors, occupation, schooling, social protection, income level, socio-demographic location, marital status, economical and socio-cultural which cause income reduction, diminish involvement in society, majorly leading to ill-health and premature death (Heilbronn, Matthews, & Lloyd, 2014). For all levels of socio-economic status, alcohol consumption pattern by sex and economic status shows males have higher rates than females and over years of survey the pattern has remained fairly consistent (AIHW, Drinking patterns in Australia, 2001-2007, 2010).
Higher rates of violence in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities can be attributed to alcohol and illicit drug use. The disadvantaged groups in a community are the major sufferers of alcohol related harmful …show more content…
Grossman et al., M. (2010, June 15). Effects of Alcohol price policy on youths: A summary of economic research. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 4(2), 347-364. doi:10.1207/s15327795jra0402_9
13. Hartikainen, S., & Aira et al, M. (2005, July 15). Community prevalence of alcohol use and concomitantuse of medication—a source of possible risk in theelderly aged 75 and older. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20(7), 680-685. doi:doi: 10.1002/gps.1340
14. Heilbronn, C., Matthews, S., & Lloyd, B. (2014). Social determinants, drinking and chronic disease: The role of social determinants of health in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related chronic disease in Victoria. Fitzroy: Turning Point. Retrieved November 25, 2015, from http://www.turningpoint.org.au/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/TP%20Vichealth%20full%20report%20080914.pdf
15. Humphrey et al, G. (2003, January 24). Alcohol and injury among attendees at a New Zealand emergency department. The New Zealand Medical Journal (Online), 116(1168), U298. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1033741401?accountid=12528
16. Johnson, C., & Carroll, L. (2013, July 28). Push to ban alcohol ads on the field. Sport. Retrieved November 25, 2015, from