Although measures that contribute to reducing harm from alcohol have long been known, in practice they are implemented weakly. The new alliance is designed to reduce harm from alcohol for residents of Europe and Central Asia Healthcare According to the World Health Organization, the European region, which includes the countries of Europe, Central Asia, as well as Israel, & NBSP; leads in the world in terms of alcohol consumption. This entails a significant reduction in the expectant life expectancy, especially among men: every hour in the region of the causes associated with alcohol, more than 80 people die – about 800 thousand per year. Alcohol is one of the main risk factors for disability and plays a key role in the development of more than 200 chronic diseases. It also contributes to trauma, mental disorders, crime and other social problems. ~ 60 > to resist diseases, injuries and mortality caused by alcohol, the European Health Alliance of the European Association on the problem of the problem on the problem of the problem on the problem alcohol. It includes organizations and experts in the field of healthcare, the purpose of which is to promote scientifically sound decisions, informing the public and the introduction of an effective policy aimed at protecting health. 62 ~~ 60 > invisible consequences special attention to the Alliance. devotes alcohol consumption that often remain outside the field of vision. “Alcohol is associated with more than 200 diseases-from cirrhosis of the liver to cancer and cardiovascular ailments,” says Alexander Crag, head of the European Liver Study Association. – Nevertheless, they often forget about the threat that he poses. So, alcohol is the main cause of death from liver diseases in Europe. In addition, he annually causes more than 70 thousand cases of death from cancer. This alliance will strive to provide people with reliable facts and help them make a conscious choice. ”~ 60 > according to experts, not only people with alcoholism are at risk of developing cancer. The safe level of alcohol consumption & nbsp; it does not exist, but this is not known to everyone. So, many women are not aware that alcohol is one of the key risk factors for breast cancer. The alliance intends to pay attention to less obvious connections-between alcohol and cardiovascular diseases, suicides, fetal development disorders, as well as problems with sleep and mental health. 60 ~ h2 > protection of children and protection of children and protection Youth One of the priorities of the Alliance is the protection of children and adolescents from the effects of alcohol. Vulnerability begins in the womb and continues with family violence, neglect and early acquaintance with alcohol in childhood and adolescence. In the European region, every fourth death in the age group of 19 to 24 is associated with alcohol. 62 ~Despite this, children and youth are still exposed to aggressive marketing, including due to insufficient regulation in this area. According to experts, the protection of children should include a complete refusal to use alcoholic beverages & nbsp; during pregnancy, a decrease in their & nbsp; general consumption in society, tightening advertising regulation and revising social norms. harm from alcohol is not inevitable and should not be perceived As a personal failure, emphasizes the representative of the European Association for the Study of the liver Frank Murray. According to him, this is a tragic result of the lack of effective, based on data from the policy and excessive influence of the alcohol industry on the healthcare sphere. 62 ~~ 60 > specific actions – tangible results 60 > Alliance intends to strengthen the participation of the medical community In the formation of alcohol policy at all levels. Although measures that contribute to reducing harm from alcohol have long been known, in practice they are implemented weakly. Such measures include increasing taxes, restrictions on advertising and reducing the availability of alcohol. Lithuania’s experience shows that a decisive policy can give quick and tangible results: in 2016–2019, a set of restrictions was introduced in the country, which led to a significant decrease in alcohol consumption, salvation of thousands of lives and reducing the incidence. ~ 60 > 60 > “According to the results of a new study of WHO, such measures as increasing excise taxes and restrictions on restrictions and restrictions on the restriction Marketing can give results in less than a year, ”says Gauden Galea, expert of the European Bureau of WHO for non -infectious diseases and innovations. – This means that they are quite realized for one political period. ” role of health workers ~ 60 > because doctors, nurses and other experts are often the first He advocates the expansion of their role in prevention. This includes screening for dangerous levels of use and conducting brief consultations within the framework of medical techniques. According to experts, the discussion of the topic of alcohol should be the norm in the healthcare system. ~ 60 > “as a general doctor, I see every day what kind of harm to people, their families and entire communities,” shares Margarida Santos from Portugal. – We, health workers, are obliged to talk about this with patients, destroy harmful myths. But only medical measures are not enough – we need effective state strategies and changes in the public consciousness. ”