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 reduce harmful drinking. IARD’s tools and resources are intended to support stakeholders in formulating approaches that can be adapted to local needs and contexts.
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A visual summary of meta-analyses published between 2000 and 2025 on alcohol consumption and all-cause mortality according to whether risk for light-to-moderate drinkers is the same or lower than nondrinkers, whether a J-shaped risk curve (lower risk at low-to-moderate alcohol ...
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This booklet is designed as a resource for UN member states on alcohol and health trends by country based on the WHO’s latest data. It provides a basis for examining where there has been progress since the UN strategy came ...
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Infectious diseases are caused by a diverse group of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Some established risk factors for infectious diseases include individual factors and external factors. This Health Review focuses on infectious diseases associated with alcohol ...
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This Health Review focuses on cancer sites associated with alcohol consumption as identified by the World Cancer Research Foundation and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Due to the limited availability of national cancer statistics in many countries, U.S. ...
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This IARD trends report highlights new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and member states, as well as gaps in the data, since the adoption of the Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol in 2010.
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This report describes the results of polling by You Gov and focus groups conducted by World Thinks between May and August 2021. These results are exploratory and the value of hospitality venues to social and mental wellbeing should be more fully ...
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This IARD Policy Review describes the results of studies examining the effectiveness of screening and brief interventions (SB Is) for hazardous or harmful drinking. The following criteria were used to select studies following a literature search using Pub Med and the IARD ...
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IARD commissioned You Gov to look at changes in drinking habits among adults during COVID-19. Surveys were conducted in May and November 2020 and all figures, unless otherwise stated, are from You Gov Plc. Please click on the links below to access ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health and societal emergency, presenting unique and urgent challenges to the world. IARD's members have stepped up to contribute during this time of crisis, using their unique resources and positioning to help through a ...
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To date, there have been no systematic reviews or meta-analysis of Mendelian-randomization-based alcohol research on all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and total cancer. This document reflects IARD's initial work to synthesize published research in this area but should not be considered ...
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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.
