7th European Alcohol Policy Conference

The Conference is taking place in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on 22 and 23 November, with the theme “Alcohol Policy for Sustainable Development - ACT NOW”. Please see www.7eapc.eu

We are proud to be able to confirm the participation of more than five Health Ministers from across Europe, contributing to a high-level policy discussion and sharing information and good practices. The World Health Organization, at both Global and European level, the European Commission and the Committee of the Regions will share their knowledge and experience.

Researchers, public-health professionals and civil society representatives from around the world will also participate and focus on developments in Europe.This will strengthen networks, build capacity and stimulate action to prevent and reduce alcohol-related problems at all levels.

We will be raising awareness about the current burden of alcohol in Europe and the multiple health and social problems it creates. We will also explore ways in which cost-effective alcohol policies can contribute to creation of sustainable health system savings. In addition, we will conasider the synergies between the current works undertaken by both the European Commission and the World Health Organization with regards to chronic diseases and alcohol policy.

We are delighted to inform you that the World Health Organization will also be delivering a workshop on the topic of 'Harm to others', with focus on (a) harm to others in general, (b) pregnancy and harm, and (c) alcohol and violence.

In addition, within the sub-themes of health inequalities and innovative approaches, other presentations and workshops will cover aspects including:

• Latest academic research
• Marketing and Sponsorship
• Price and taxation
• Labelling
• Road Safety
• Joint Action on Reducing Alcohol Related Harm (RARHA)

Side events, for which you will need to register separately, include:

• RARHA (Joint Action on Alcohol) Work Package 6 Satellite Symposium, on 21 November from 10:30 to 13:30
• 6th Symposium of the Alcohol Policy Network Europe (APN)

There are also two side events organised by the World Health Organization, which are by-invitation only. The first meeting is for a Regional Consultation on Alcohol and Health, and the second meeting is for the Coordinating Council of Global Network of WHO National Counterparts.

Further details about the side events can also be found on the main website: www.7eapc.eu
This conference is hosted by the Ministry of Health in Slovenia, co-sponsored by the World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe, and co-organised by Eurocare - and this is the seventh in a series of very successful European Alcohol Policy Conferences (Warsaw 2004, Helsinki 2006, Barcelona 2008, Brussels 2010, Stockholm 2012 and Brussels 2014).

You will find the programme and other information (including fees, discounts on travel and accommodation) on the conference website:www.7eapc.eu

http://www.eurocare.org/library/updates/7th_european_alcohol_policy_conference

(Articolo pubblicato dal CUFRAD sul sito www.alcolnews.it)