Coronavirus disease 2019 crisis and intentional injuries: now is not the time to erode alcohol control policies.
Can J Public Health
; 111(4): 466-468, 2020 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-696056
ABSTRACT
In Canada, and elsewhere, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis has resulted in a social, economic, and alcohol policy environment that is likely to contribute to a rise in intentional injuries, whether interpersonal or self-directed violence. Heavy drinking has been identified as an important risk factor for intentional injuries, and with the erosion of alcohol control policies on alcohol availability, heavy drinking is likely to increase. During a time of social isolation, economic loss, psychological distress, and reduced access to health services and support networks, all of which are catalytic factors for both intentional injuries and heavy alcohol use, what is needed is individualized and population-based preventive interventions aimed at reducing alcohol consumption, rather than decisions to increase certain forms of alcohol availability.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
/
Public Policy
/
Wounds and Injuries
/
Alcohol Drinking
/
Coronavirus Infections
Type of study:
Observational study
/
Prognostic study
/
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Can J Public Health
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S41997-020-00391-6
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS