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Alcohol in Russia.

M McKee1

  • 1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.

Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)
|February 5, 2000
PubMed
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Heavy alcohol consumption significantly impacts Russian mortality rates. While state policies have influenced drinking patterns, recent reductions in alcohol-related deaths show the problem is not inevitable.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • History

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption is linked to significant mortality fluctuations in Russia.
  • Historical data on Russian alcohol consumption, particularly during the Soviet period (1917-1991), is often unreliable.
  • State policies have historically influenced and, at times, encouraged alcohol sales.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review historical patterns of alcohol consumption in Russia.
  • To examine the impact of state policies and anti-alcohol campaigns on consumption and mortality.
  • To assess the current reality of alcohol's role in Russian mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical evidence and statistics on alcohol consumption patterns in Russia.
  • Analysis of state policies and their effects on alcohol sales and public health.

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  • Examination of mortality data in relation to alcohol consumption trends.

    • Main Results:

    • Difficulties in obtaining accurate statistics during the Soviet era (1917-1991).
    • The 1985 anti-alcohol campaign under Mikhail Gorbachev was initially effective but later collapsed.
    • Alcohol consumption surged in the 1990s, followed by a recent decrease in alcohol-related deaths.

    Conclusions:

    • Heavy drinking is not an inherent characteristic of Russian society.
    • State actions have significantly contributed to the current alcohol-related issues in Russia.
    • The state has a crucial role in addressing and resolving the problem of excessive alcohol consumption.