Beer, wine and distilled spirits in Ontario: A comparison of recent policies, regulations and practices:

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

NormanGiesbrecht¹ 

关键词: Ontario;    alcohol sales;    beverage-specific policies;    pricing;    harm;   

DOI  :  10.2478/v10199-012-0006-y

学科分类：生物化学/生物物理

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

AimsThere is a long-standing discussion about whether some beverages are more likely to be linked with high-risk drinking and damage than others, and implications for beverage specific alcohol policies. While the evidence is inconclusive, when controlling for individual consumption, some studies have shown elevated risks by beverage type. This paper examines the situation in Ontario, Canada, from 1995 to present (2011) on several dimensions in order to assess the differences by beverage and their rationale with a specific focus on the most recent policie.MethodsThis paper draws on archival consumption statistics, taxation and pricing arrangements, and retailing and marketing practices.ResultsOff-premise sales, which represent an estimated 75% of ethanol, involve several channels: stores controlled by the Liquor Control Board (LCBO) – which sell all spirits, imported and domestic wines, and beer products; the Beer Store network which sell all beers; and Ontario winery stores – which sell Ontario wines. In ...

【 授权许可】

CC BY