WHO Alcohol Strategy up for Review

Dear Client:The World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nation’s public health arm, is considering a draft strategy that recommends that member states raise alcohol taxes and implement tighter marketing regulations to curb over-consumption. WHO’s executive board will examine the draft strategy next week and is expected to approve it. It will then be sent to WHO's annual assembly of health ministers in May for adoption. Note that their decision is not binding but opponents worry that some member countries may