FASD in the Nordic countries: A present concern for children’s health
FASD affects thousands of children in the Nordics. Experts urge early diagnosis, awareness, and consistent care to prevent lifelong harm.
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Lauri Beekmann
Sep 24 min read
Alko and WHO Collaborate: "Increasing awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer"
Alko and WHO collaborate to raise awareness about the link between alcohol and cancer, aiming to reduce alcohol-related health risks.
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Lauri Beekmann
Aug 293 min read
Health organizations urge government action against illegal online alcohol sales in Iceland
Fifteen Icelandic health organizations call on the government to address the public health threat of increased online alcohol sales.
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Lauri Beekmann
Aug 264 min read
Low concern among parents about their teenagers drinking alcohol despite risks
7 in 10 high schoolers in Sweden drink alcohol, but only 1 in 10 parents are worried about it, despite the risks, a survey reveals.
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Lauri Beekmann
Aug 213 min read
Finland: Alcohol costs the public healthcare system up to €1.1 billion annually
Alcohol costs the public healthcare system up to €1.1 billion annually, burdening Finland's wellbeing services counties.
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Lauri Beekmann
Aug 202 min read
Alcohol guidelines included in new Norwegian dietary recommendations
New Norwegian dietary guidelines advise minimizing alcohol intake due to health risks, noting no level of alcohol consumption is truly safe.
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Lauri Beekmann
Aug 142 min read
Majority wants to ban alcohol sales at youth educational institutions
Majority of Danes believe draft beer should be banned for individuals under 18 at high school parties.
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Lauri Beekmann
Aug 123 min read
Every other person negatively affected by others' summer drinking
Half of Swedes are negatively impacted by others' summer drinking; 58% drink more and 20% question their own habits, says IQ's survey.
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Lauri Beekmann
Aug 84 min read
More and more Finnish adolescents have never used alcohol, but e-cigarette and nicotine pouch use is common
Declining trends in alcohol use, heavy drinking, daily smoking, and cannabis experimentation among Finnish ninth-graders from 1995 to 2024.
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Lauri Beekmann
Aug 75 min read
Lancet Commission reveals new findings on dementia: Following 13 recommendations can prevent or delay nearly half of all dementia cases
Following 13 recommendations can prevent or delay nearly half of all dementia cases, including managing alcohol consumption.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jul 304 min read
WHO: Adults in the European Region consume on average 9.2 litres of pure alcohol every year
There has been little progress in reducing alcohol consumption in Europe, says WHO. The WHO European Region consumes the most alcohol per ca
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Lauri Beekmann
Jul 242 min read
New survey: One in three Danes abstains from alcohol
Nearly 35% of Danes chose to abstain from alcohol last year, indicating a shift in drinking culture, according to a Voxmeter survey.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jul 182 min read
TUBA launches new concept: Now young people can join group therapy online
TUBA launches online group therapy for young people (18-24) from substance-abuse affected families, making help accessible regardless of loc
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Lauri Beekmann
Jul 152 min read
Nearly half of Oslo residents have witnessed intoxicated adults with children: Adults urged to speak up
47% of Oslo residents have seen intoxicated adults with children during holidays. Av-og-til urges people to speak up to protect the kids.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jul 42 min read
DENMARK: More than one-third of shops sold illegally to minors
Over a third of Danish shops sold alcohol, nicotine, or tobacco to minors in new inspections. 34% of stores violated age restrictions.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jul 31 min read
IOGT-NTO comments on government's alcohol tax reduction: "Let alcohol policy fulfill its purpose – to protect our public health"
IOGT-NTO criticizes government's alcohol tax cut, urging policy to protect public health and reduce harm, citing evidence of tax effectivene
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 172 min read
Total alcohol consumption continued to decline in Finland in 2023 – significant regional differences in sales
Total alcohol consumption in Finland decreased by 2.4% in 2023, with retail sales dropping and on-premises consumption slightly increasing.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 133 min read
New report shows historic shift in young people's alcohol habits in Sweden
New report shows young people drink less, view alcohol as seedy, and prioritize a healthy lifestyle, marking a historic shift in attitudes.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 122 min read
New study: One in six Danes skip company parties due to alcohol culture
One in six Danes skip work events due to excessive alcohol, says a survey. 40% find alcohol too dominant at these gatherings.
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 102 min read
Start of broad collaboration in Greenland on alcohol recommendations
Greenland's Department of Health and WHO/Europe collaborate on developing a multi-year evidence-based alcohol policy with broad stakeholder
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