Alcohol‐related mortality in Europe: A tentative analysis from the EU project “alcohol consumption and alcohol problems among women in European countries”

2001 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Cipriani ◽  
Sandro Landucci ◽  
Kim Bloonifield
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Eu Project ◽  
Related Mortality ◽  
The Eu

scholarly journals Changes in living conditions and their links to alcohol consumption and drinking patterns in 16 European countries, 1950 to 2000

2001 ◽  
Vol 18 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 82-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Karlsson ◽  
Jussi Simpura
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Drinking Habits ◽  
The Eu

Thomas Karlsson & Jussi Simpura: Changes in living conditions and their links to alcohol consumption and drinking patterns in 16 European countries, 1950 to 2000 The aim of this article, as part of the drinking pattern analysis of the ECAS project, is to examine how changes in living conditions have affected the formation and dynamics of European drinking habits in 1950–2000. The development of living conditions in post-World War II Europe shows that the same trends have emerged in all the current EU member states. Some of the most important changes we recognize include increasing urbanization and the emergence of the service sector. While we can distinguish similar patterns in the development of living conditions in the EU member states, this is not the case in the development of alcohol consumption. Overall alcohol consumption in the wine countries has been decreasing, while the consumption levels have been on the rise in the beer and former spirits countries. The changes in living conditions – which we can see as a part of the modernization process – have produced almost opposite results in different countries and at different times. This also applies to the development of drinking habits and alcohol consumption in the EU member states during the latter part of the 20th century.

scholarly journals Alcohol-related mortality in Czechia in a comparative view of European countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Kulhánová ◽  
L Kážmér ◽  
M Lustigová
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Accidental Poisoning ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
European Standard Population ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
Related Mortality

Abstract Background Alcohol consumption is an important risk factor of mortality. Czechia is a country with one of the highest alcohol intake in Europe. The severity of the alcohol-related consequences depends on the volume of alcohol consumption over time, the pattern of drinking and the quality of alcoholic beverages. The aim was to analyse the temporal changes of premature mortality related to alcohol in Czechia and compare these changes with other European countries. Methods Mortality data by sex, age and cause of death were obtained from the Czech Statistical Office and the WHO Mortality Database for the years 1999-2016. The main alcohol-related causes of death investigated in this study were alcoholic psychosis, dependence, and abuse, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, accidental poisoning by alcohol, and alcoholic cardiomyopathy. We calculated the age-standardized mortality rates (per 100,000) using the European Standard Population. The analysis was limited to the age group of 25-64 years. Results Relatively stable rates of premature mortality related to alcohol were observed in the last decade in Czechia. With respect to gender, mortality rates of alcohol-related causes were about three times higher among Czech males, as compared to Czech females. Alcoholic liver disease accounted for more than half of the alcohol-related mortality in both sexes. Conclusions Compared to other European countries, Czechia has high burden of alcohol-related mortality. However, it follows similar patterns as other central and eastern European countries. In order to reduce this burden, it is necessary to strengthen alcohol-related policies to decrease the alcohol consumption in Czechia. Key messages The high intake of alcohol in Czechia implies the high alcohol-related mortality. The alcohol-related mortality remained stable in Czechia over the observed period.

Symptoms of Alcohol Dependence Predict Suicide Ideation Among Alaskan Undergraduates

Crisis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher R. DeCou ◽  
Monica C. Skewes
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Causal Mechanism ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Alcohol Related Problems

Abstract. Background: Previous research has demonstrated an association between alcohol-related problems and suicidal ideation (SI). Aims: The present study evaluated, simultaneously, alcohol consequences and symptoms of alcohol dependence as predictors of SI after adjusting for depressive symptoms and alcohol consumption. Method: A sample of 298 Alaskan undergraduates completed survey measures, including the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire, the Short Alcohol Dependence Data Questionnaire, and the Beck Depression Inventory – II. The association between alcohol problems and SI status was evaluated using sequential logistic regression. Results: Symptoms of alcohol dependence (OR = 1.88, p < .05), but not alcohol-related consequences (OR = 1.01, p = .95), emerged as an independent predictor of SI status above and beyond depressive symptoms (OR = 2.39, p < .001) and alcohol consumption (OR = 1.08, p = .39). Conclusion: Alcohol dependence symptoms represented a unique risk for SI relative to alcohol-related consequences and alcohol consumption. Future research should examine the causal mechanism behind the relationship between alcohol dependence and suicidality among university students. Assessing the presence of dependence symptoms may improve the accuracy of identifying students at risk of SI.

Zmiany dochodowości gospodarstw mlecznych w Polsce i wybranych krajach europejskich należących do Europejskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Mleka w latach 2006–2012

2015 ◽  
pp. 97-109
Author(s):  
Sylwia Małażewska ◽  
Edyta Gajos
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Significant Deterioration ◽  
Gradual Improvement ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
National Market ◽  
The Eu

The aim of the article was to present the changes in the profitability of milk production in farms associated in EDF and situated in Poland and selected European countries in 2006–2012. It was found that after the Polish accession to the EU, the situation has improved for milk producers – economic and production results have risen. In 2008–2009, there was a significant deterioration in the profitability of milk production due to, among others, significant declines in milk prices. Since 2010, gradual improvement of the situation is observed. Similar changes occur in dairy farms in other European countries, such as Germany, France and the United Kingdom. This shows how big the interconnectedness between countries is and that the situation of agricultural producers in Poland does not depend only on the local and national market fluctuations, but primarily on fluctuations in the European and global markets.

scholarly journals Mental health policy issues and development in Lithuania

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
I R Rubikas
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Mental Health Policies ◽  
The Eu

Abstract Background Lithuanian has experienced rapid and relatively successful transition to capitalism and transatlantic-Western values and practices in recent decades. Suicide and legal alcohol consumption rates remain the highest in the EU and OECD, and Lithuania's Positive emotions index score has been consistently amongst the 10 lowest in the world in recent years. Emigration rate is the highest in the EU and OECD, social inequality is amongst the highest in the same groups. Despite a relatively strong economy these changes are not automatically transferred to better social and emotional well-being. Methods This unconventional situation calls for strong and unconventional policy responses in the area of mental health, amongst others. Health impact assessment using theory-based approach and desk research. Results Recent attempts include strategic reorientation towards social and emotional well-being, stronger focus on prevention and promotion and primary care, intensifying efforts to reduce suicide rates, and implementation of strong regulatory measures to reduce alcohol use. Suicide rates have been declining since 2013 but remain high. Effort is made to implement best practices in media reporting, recognition and providing appropriate help for those in suicide crisis, expanding prevention efforts. Conclusions Finally, WHOs “best buys” in alcohol control were implemented since 2017, including steep increases in excise taxes, ban on alcohol advertisement, increase of allowed age, reducing alcohol trading hours and others. This resulted in the steepest decline of legal alcohol consumption in decades. The chosen policy route may be called iterative policy-making, whereby improvements are made along the way, which allows for quicker policy decisions and results. Key messages Mental health policies need to be based on the socio-political context of the specific country. Smaller countries such as Lithuania might benefit form flexible approaches to mental health policies.

scholarly journals Efficient and Consumer-Centered Item Detection and Classification with a Multicamera Network at High Ranges

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (14) ◽  
pp. 4818
Author(s):  
Nils Mandischer ◽  
Tobias Huhn ◽  
Mathias Hüsing ◽  
Burkhard Corves
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Unsupervised Segmentation ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
Industrial Environment ◽  
Machine Learning Methods ◽  
Eu Project ◽  
Detection And Localization ◽  
Industrial Context ◽  
The Eu

In the EU project SHAREWORK, methods are developed that allow humans and robots to collaborate in an industrial environment. One of the major contributions is a framework for task planning coupled with automated item detection and localization. In this work, we present the methods used for detecting and classifying items on the shop floor. Important in the context of SHAREWORK is the user-friendliness of the methodology. Thus, we renounce heavy-learning-based methods in favor of unsupervised segmentation coupled with lenient machine learning methods for classification. Our algorithm is a combination of established methods adjusted for fast and reliable item detection at high ranges of up to eight meters. In this work, we present the full pipeline from calibration, over segmentation to item classification in the industrial context. The pipeline is validated on a shop floor of 40 sqm and with up to nine different items and assemblies, reaching a mean accuracy of 84% at 0.85 Hz.

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