Representations of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in UK newspapers: a case study of a public health policy debate

Conclusion Emphases on efficacy, evidence and experts are positive signs for evidence-based policymaking. The high profile of MUP, along with growing support within articles, could reflect growing appetite for action on the alcohol problem. Representations of the problem as structurally driven might engender support for legislative solutions, although cultural explanations remain common.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Wider determinants Source Type: research