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Alexandra Torney1, Robin Room2, Taisia Huckle3
1Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
The International Journal on Drug Policy
|May 14, 2023
Summary
Alcohol taxation influences beverage choice among risky drinkers. Higher tax on wine in New Zealand and pre-mixed drinks in Australia correlated with consumption patterns, impacting alcohol-related harms.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Alcohol Policy
- Health Economics
Background:
- Alcohol prices, influenced by taxation, affect consumption patterns.
- Risky drinkers disproportionately consume lower-cost alcoholic beverages.
- International Alcohol Control study data provides insights into alcohol consumption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the proportion of total alcohol consumption by beverage type.
- To identify correlates of beverage choice in risky drinkers.
- To compare alcohol consumption patterns between Australia and New Zealand, considering differing tax structures.
Main Methods:
- Cross-national survey data from Australia (N=1580) and New Zealand (N=1979).
- Inclusion of beverage-specific alcohol consumption data.
- Utilization of previously analyzed tax rate data.
Main Results:
- Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages are more prevalent in New Zealand; risky drinkers consumed a higher proportion of RTDs there.
- Risky drinkers in Australia consumed a higher proportion of wine.
- Beer and spirits consumption by risky drinkers showed no significant difference between countries.
Conclusions:
- Beverage consumption differences align with country-specific alcohol taxation policies.
- Taxation systems can influence preferential beverage choice among risky drinkers.
- Future alcohol taxation strategies should consider potential impacts on consumption and associated harms.
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