Expert opinion on trends in public discourse regarding alcohol consumption in France, organized by Santé publique France and the National Cancer Institute

On June 21, 2016, Santé publique France and the National Cancer Institute were tasked by the Interministerial Mission for the Fight Against Drugs and Addictive Behaviors and the Directorate General for Health with developing proposals to renew the public discourse on alcohol. A multidisciplinary expert group was formed to develop recommendations, and its report was published on May 4, 2017.

"10 recommendations on advice to be provided to the general public regarding alcohol consumption, on prevention strategies, and on the role and messaging of public authorities"

Download: Expert opinion on the evolution of public discourse regarding alcohol consumption in France - May 4, 2017 (PDF, 4.8 MB)

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Work commissioned by Santé publique France and the National Cancer Institute as part of the expert review process

Download: Hearing on Friday, November 25, 2016 - Jurgen Rehm and Kevin D. Shield, CAMH - How does the level of consumption affect the risk of alcohol-related deaths in France? (pdf, 655.5 KB)

Download: Hearing on Friday, December 16, 2016 - Marie Gariazzo, IFOP - Qualitative study (pdf, 768.4 KB)

Contributions from individuals interviewed as part of the expert review process

Download: Hearing of November 9, 2016 - Alexis Capitant - "Avec Modération" (pdf, 359.3 KB)

Download: Hearing on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - Serge Karsenty, University of Nantes - Working Group on "Alcohol Statistics and Trends" (pdf, 125.6 KB)

Download: Hearing of Friday, November 25, 2016 - Joël Fargeau and Audrey Bourolleau - Vin et Société (PDF, 1 MB)

Download: Hearing on Friday, December 9 – Gerard Hastings, University of Stirling – Revision of French alcohol consumption guidelines: communication with the public (pdf, 109.2 KB)

Download: Hearing on Friday, December 9, 2016 - Jean-Michel Delile and Caroline Prat - Fédération Addictions (pdf, 681 KB)

Download: Hearing on December 9, 2016 - Emanuele Scafato - National Centre for Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health Promotion, Italy - The revision of Italian drinking guidelines: rationale, process, results (pdf, 5.8 MB)

Download: Hearing on Friday, December 9, 2016 - Emanuele Scafato, National Centre for Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health Promotion, Italy - Low-risk drinking guidelines in Europe: results from the RARHA survey (pdf, 2 MB)

Contribution received as part of the expert review process

Download: French Spirits Federation (pdf, 419.5 KB)