Lancet study on Scottish minimum unit pricing alcohol deaths

1 release from 1 party, 21 March 2023.

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1. Success of minimum unit pricing in Scotland shows need to make progress here in NI, says Bradshaw

   • Alliance
   • 21 March 2023
   • Call for action
   • Criticises the northern ireland executive, a minister or department
   • Contains a proposal

   Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says a Lancet study showing minimum unit pricing has averted 156 deaths a year in Scotland shows Northern Ireland needs a similar policy, and calls for a functioning Executive and Assembly to make evidence-based decisions.

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