New research published this week, provides estimates of the prevalence of FASD in the Australian population. The study found that up to one in 28 Australians may be living with FASD. Read more here www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion...

One child in every Australian classroom affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, study finds

A new study led by the University of Sydney has found that up to one in 28 Australians – or roughly one child per classroom – may be living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a potentially p...

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We must protect the community from misleading claims on alcohol products. We've signed an open letter urging Food Ministers to prioritise public health & request a review of a decision that will permit carb & sugar claims on alcohol labels & in advertising. alcoholchangeaus.org.au/open-letter-...

"Findings from this large-scale pooled analysis support a modest positive association between alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk, irrespective of sex and smoking status." journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...

Alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk: An analysis from 30 prospective studies across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America

Sabine Naudin and colleagues leverage individual-level data from 30 prospective cohorts from four continents to examine the association between alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk.

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A @australia.theguardian.com article today highlights new research which found children are exposed to alcohol product advertising on commercial television.

New Australian free-to-air TV rules could allow alcohol ads from 10am, even on weekends and school holidays

New Australian free-to-air TV rules could allow alcohol ads from 10am, even on weekends and school holidays

Media authority mulls revised code of practice proposed by Free TV Australia which expands daytime hours when M programming is permitted * Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter here Free-to-air broadcasters want classification rules changed to allow an additional 800 hours of alcohol ads every year despite one in three children already being exposed to liquor commercials on television. Despite laws banning alcohol marketing during children’s viewing hours, broadcasters have a “sports loophole” in their code of practice which permits the airing of alcohol ads during televised sporting events. Sign up to get Guardian Australia’s weekly media diary as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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We must prioritise the health and wellbeing of children and the wider Australian community and do more to protect them from alcohol advertising.

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New research released today has revealed that children are exposed to alcohol product advertising on commercial television, highlighting the urgent need to close loopholes in the advertising code of practice.

New research released today has revealed that children are exposed to alcohol product advertising on commercial television, highlighting the urgent need to close loopholes in the advertising code of practice.

New polling reveals 66% of New Zealanders support a cancer warning label on alcohol products. Similarly in Australia, 72% support health warning labels on alcohol. It's time for mandated health warnings on alcohol products across our 2 countries to empower consumers to make informed choices.

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A large majority of New Zealanders agree with almost every alcohol policy measure polled: 71% agree alcohol industry should pay no part in forming alcohol policy; and 62% agree with a complete ad ban. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/new...

Media release: Cancer Council research estimates over 8.6million Australians would think that alcohol products labelled as low sugar or low carb are better for them. We are urging Food Ministers to request a review of FSANZ’s recent decision to permit these claims on alcohol labels & in advertising.

Alcohol continues to contribute to significant harm in Australia. A new study from NDRI revealed that since Covid there has been an increase in hospitalisations for alcohol-related liver disease. It's time for governments to prioritise action to reduce alcohol-related harms in Australia.

Age, period and cohort trends in hospital admissions for alcohol‐related liver disease in Australia, 1993–2020

Introduction This study examines trends in admissions for alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) for Australian men and women between 1993 and 2020 and disaggregates these trends into age, period and c.....

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ACA congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese & Labor on their re-election over the weekend. We urge the Government over the coming term to take comprehensive action to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm in Australia. See our priorities for action:

Yesterday, ACA's EO presented on alcohol labelling at the @publichealthaus.bsky.social Food Policy & Regulation Forum. It was fantastic to engage & strategise with the attendees about future opportunities to improve alcohol labelling, including through mandated health warning labels. #FPRF2025

Untapped potential for cancer control? #AlcoholPolicy. Dr Isabelle Soerjomataram, IARC, explains how #alcohol kills & injures millions of people every year, but many people don’t realise the health harms (eg cancer), & effective policies aren’t adequately implemented (see SAFER). #Prevention2025

19 April was World Liver Day, a day to raise awareness of liver disease & promote ways to improve liver health. The liver plays a key role in breaking down alcohol. Alcohol use can contribute to liver damage & diseases. It’s time for governments to take more action to reduce alcohol-related harms.

The AIHW has recently released a report on the treatment services Australians received for AOD use in 2023-24. Alcohol remains the leading principal drug of concern for those seeking treatment. It's time for our governments to act and do more to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm. Read more: