Living and working in proximity to alcohol outlets and problem drinking: a longitudinal study

ConclusionsThese findings suggest that alcohol outlet proximity to one's workplace could be a determinant of alcohol consumption behavior. Reducing the number of on- and off-premises alcohol outlets, even those that only sell beer, could reduce the level of harmful alcohol consumption.Key messagesAlcohol outlet proximity to one ’s workplace could be an additional determinant of alcohol consumption behavior.Reducing the number of on- and off-premises alcohol outlets, even those that only sell beer, could reduce the level of harmful alcohol consumption.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research