Summary
Since European settlement alcohol has played a key role in the social, economic and political culture of Australia. Alcohol continues to be accepted as a major part of the Australian lifestyle today. However, alcohol consumption can adversely affect health and is second only to tobacco as a preventable cause of drug-related morbidity and mortality. Alcohol-related issues affect not only an entire population but also particular target groups and subpopulations (NDS 2001a).
Preliminary material: Preface; List of tables; Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Alcohol in Australia
The context for measuring alcohol consumption
Prevalence and epidemiology
Alcohol indicators
3. Key data sources
List of data sources
Major collections
Analysis of data sources
Guide to conducting alcohol surveys
General principles of survey design and implementation
Specific issues for alcohol surveys
Appendixes
Appendix A: Key organisations
Appendix B: Compilations, syntheses and analyses
Appendix C: Standard drinks guide
Appendix D: The National Alcohol Strategy 2001 to 2003-04
Appendix E: Example questions for the main methods of measuring alcohol consumption
End Matter: Glossary of terms; References