Stigma, social inequality and alcohol and drug use
R Room - Drug and alcohol review, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
A heavy load of symbolism surrounds psychoactive substance use, for reasons which are
discussed. Psychoactive substances can be prestige commodities, but one or another …
discussed. Psychoactive substances can be prestige commodities, but one or another …
The association between alcohol use, alcohol use disorders and tuberculosis (TB). A systematic review
Abstract Background In 2004, tuberculosis (TB) was responsible for 2.5% of global mortality
(among men 3.1%; among women 1.8%) and 2.2% of global burden of disease (men 2.7%; …
(among men 3.1%; among women 1.8%) and 2.2% of global burden of disease (men 2.7%; …
The behavioural constellation of deprivation: Causes and consequences
Socioeconomic differences in behaviour are pervasive and well documented, but their
causes are not yet well understood. Here, we make the case that a cluster of behaviours is …
causes are not yet well understood. Here, we make the case that a cluster of behaviours is …
The alcohol harm paradox: using a national survey to explore how alcohol may disproportionately impact health in deprived individuals
Background Internationally, studies show that similar levels of alcohol consumption in
deprived communities (vs. more affluent) result in higher levels of alcohol-related ill health …
deprived communities (vs. more affluent) result in higher levels of alcohol-related ill health …
The education effect on population health: a reassessment
Demographic research frequently reports consistent and signifcant associations between
formal educational attainment and a range of health risks such as smoking, drug abuse, and …
formal educational attainment and a range of health risks such as smoking, drug abuse, and …
Social determinants and the health of drug users: socioeconomic status, homelessness, and incarceration.
OBJECTIVES: This article reviews the evidence on the adverse health consequences of low
socioeconomic status, homelessness, and incarceration among drug users …
socioeconomic status, homelessness, and incarceration among drug users …
Inequalities in alcohol-related mortality in 17 European countries: a retrospective analysis of mortality registers
JP Mackenbach, I Kulhánová, M Bopp, C Borrell… - PLoS …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Background Socioeconomic inequalities in alcohol-related mortality have been documented
in several European countries, but it is unknown whether the magnitude of these inequalities …
in several European countries, but it is unknown whether the magnitude of these inequalities …
Health Inequality-determinants and policies
Forebyggelseskommissionen (Prevention Commission)[17] focused on undertakings to
improve the still relatively short mean life expectancy and did not deal with policies against …
improve the still relatively short mean life expectancy and did not deal with policies against …
Relationship between alcohol-attributable disease and socioeconomic status, and the role of alcohol consumption in this relationship: a systematic review and meta …
Background Studies show that alcohol consumption appears to have a disproportionate
impact on people of low socioeconomic status. Further exploration of the relationship …
impact on people of low socioeconomic status. Further exploration of the relationship …
All cause mortality and the case for age specific alcohol consumption guidelines: pooled analyses of up to 10 population based cohorts
CS Knott, N Coombs, E Stamatakis, JP Biddulph - bmj, 2015 - bmj.com
Objectives To examine the suitability of age specific limits for alcohol consumption and to
explore the association between alcohol consumption and mortality in different age groups …
explore the association between alcohol consumption and mortality in different age groups …