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Study finds majority of kiwis support alcohol reduction policies

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Publish Date
Wed, 25 Oct 2023, 1:29pm
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Study finds majority of kiwis support alcohol reduction policies

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 25 Oct 2023, 1:29pm

A new study suggests there's support among New Zealanders for banning alcohol sponsorship at sporting and community events.  

The Otago University-Cancer Society’s survey of more than 1400 people finds that 58% support a ban, and 19% oppose it.  

51% agree that the alcohol industry should not be involved in developing alcohol harm policies, while 16% disagree. 

Study co-author Professor Louise Signal told Francesca Rudkin that there are three main factors involved in reducing alcohol consumption: price, marketing, and accessibility.  

She thinks that the public is pretty supportive of policies in all of those areas.  

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