Rede de Nutrição do Sistema Único de Saúde (REDENUTRI)

From: Monteiro, Dra. Maristela (WDC)
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10:20 AM

JOIN US FOR A LUNCH TIME SEMINAR

 

WHEN: MARCH 13th

WHERE ROOM C

TIME 12:30 to 2 pm

 

To Participate online:
LINK ELLUMINATE www.paho.org/virtual/AbusodeSubstancias (English and Spanish)

 

James F. Mosher, JD Alcohol Policy Specialist Alcohol Policy Consultations - Felton California

 

 

ALCOHOL POLICY, UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION, AND SOCIAL CHANGE:

Rebalancing the Public Good and Industry Profitability

 

 

According to the latest estimates of the global burden of disease study, alcohol is the leading risk factor in most countries of the Americas Region. Implementing effective alcohol policies that would reduce the burden of non communicable diseases, injuries, underage drinking, at the same time that they would make economic sense, remain both a challenge and a priority for PAHO/WHO and Member States. Such policies need also to counter balancing the influence of the alcohol industry, which is rapidly expanding in the Region. 

 

Jim Mosher’s presentation will focus on preventing underage drinking: alcohol policies shown to be effective, the alcohol industry’s role and economic stake in the policy debate, and community-based implementation strategies. 

 

James Mosher's pioneering work in alcohol policy has brought him international acclaim. His expertise spans numerous topics, including underage drinking prevention, alcohol marketing, community prevention strategies, alcohol law, dram shop liability, and social host liability. His services include consulting, keynote presentations, workshops and trainings, policy analysis, and advocacy in media and policy. He has also served as a WHO consultant on numerous occasions, an expert witness and consultant in alcohol litigation cases.

Maristela G. Monteiro, M.D., Ph.D.

Senior Advisor

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Pan American Health Organization

525 23rd ST NW Washington DC 20037 USA

Tel 1 202 974 3108 fax 1 202 974 3645 email: [log in to unmask]

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