UK Faculty of Public Health rejects alcohol pledges
The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) continues to support the overarching responsibility deal commitments but is deeply disappointed with the alcohol pledges.
The responsibility deal is, however, much broader than alcohol and some of the other pledges under the responsibility deal – particularly those on food and occupational health – have the potential to bring about real change. For the moment, FPH intends to remain engaged with the process, where it will continue its efforts to bring evidence to the heart of the debate, challenging industry to take a more responsible attitude to protecting and improving health. FPH will be keeping its involvement under frequent and active review.
FPH President Professor Lindsey Davies said: "We are of course profoundly disappointed that the alcohol pledges do not go further. Many of our members have already raised their concerns with us. We do not see any evidence that industry has moved as far or as fast as it could to address the huge and increasing burden of alcohol related harm. There is little that is new, challenging or evidence-based. The FPH will be encouraging further debate in the alcohol area, with a focus on what has been proven to work, and we will continue to press the Government to include minimum unit pricing for alcohol in the forthcoming alcohol strategy."
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Notes to Editors:
The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is the standard-setting body for public health in the UK with more than 3,000 specialist public health members.
FPH quality-assures the public health specialist training in the UK through a five-year multidisciplinary training programme and continuing professional development.
FPH is a registered charity and advocates for better public health in the UK and around the world, by stimulating debate on promoting, protecting and improving the public’s health.
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