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A systematic review of alcohol research in the Pacific Islands

Year:
2020
Duration:
6 months
Approved budget:
$5,000.00
Researchers:
Miss Monleigh Ikiua
,
Associate Professor Vili Nosa
Health issue:
Injury (intentional and unintentional)
Proposal type:
Pacific Health Summer Studentship
Lay summary
Alcohol has been a neglected health issue for many Pacific Islands Countries and Territories. Today, Pacific men and Pacific adolescent young boys are the primary consumers in heavy binge drinking with female rates on the rise in the Pacific Islands Countries and Territories. A central concern is the varying degrees of governmental alcohol policies and alcohol advertising. There are notable recommendations towards a coordinated regional response with targeted domestic programming in the Pacific Islands Countries and Territories. The aim of this project is a systematic review of alcohol research in Pacific Islands Countries and Territories. The key objectives are to provide a systematic literature review of alcohol literature in Pacific Islands Countries and Territories. To discuss any existing literature for alcohol policies and alcohol marketing in the Pacific Islands Countries and Territories.