Liver disease accounts for two million deaths annually and is responsible for 4% of all
deaths (1 out of every 25 deaths worldwide); approximately two-thirds of all liver-related …

The body of knowledge on alcohol use and communicable diseases has been growing in
recent years. Using a narrative review approach, this paper discusses alcohol's role in the …

Background The global burden of lower respiratory infections (LRIs) and corresponding risk
factors in children older than 5 years and adults has not been studied as comprehensively …

Introduction The global alcohol industry sponsors social/music events targeting young
people; however, existing literature focuses on Westernised contexts. Given the decline in …

Background The diverse forms of unrecorded alcohol, defined as beverage alcohol not
registered in official statistics in the country where it is consumed, comprise about one fourth …

Previous research on alcohol and gender identity constructions has primarily focused on
Western countries. Studies from non-Western contexts can make crucial contributions to …

Background Nigeria ranks first for per capita consumption and heavy episodic drinking
prevalence in Africa. Yet, there are no alcohol policies, standard drink measurements, or low …

Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use by adolescents are major contributors to death
and disability in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper reviews the extent of adolescents' …

The term “harm per litre” has been increasingly used in alcohol research in recent years as a
concept and a comparative measure of alcohol-attributable harm in comparisons between …

Alcohol use and drunkenness, along with other risky behaviours, tend to emerge during the
adolescent years. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and correlates of alcohol …