Epidemiology of alcohol use in the WHO South-East Asia Region

This publication outlines public health aspects of alcohol use and harm inWHO South East Asia Region Countries. It summarizes Global Regionaland country specific data and also discusses aspects of alcohol controlthat are important in the context of the Region. The possible future trendof alcohol use in the Region is also analysed and current and futurebarriers to effective alcohol control in countries of the Region arediscussed.