Publications

Our survey found that 96% of South Africans view alcohol consumption as a national problem, with 77% calling it a major one. Most link drinking to serious harms such as road injuries (91%), violence (90%), and suicide (81%), and two-thirds have personally experienced or witnessed negative effects from alcohol.

This framework provides countries with a practical roadmap to strengthen the quality and consistency of cause-of-death data—one of the most essential inputs for health policy and planning. Developed by Vital Strategies and the Pacific Community (SPC), it outlines methods for assessing, assuring, and improving the accuracy of medical certification and ICD mortality coding.

A survey of more than 4,000 residents across nine states in Brazil’s Legal Amazon reveals widespread awareness and direct impacts of climate change on people’s daily lives. The findings highlight the heightened vulnerability of traditional communities and underscore the urgent need for integrated policies linking climate, health, and equity to strengthen resilience in the region.

Uma pesquisa de 2025 com mais de 4.000 moradores dos nove estados da Amazônia Legal revela ampla conscientização e impactos diretos das mudanças climáticas na vida cotidiana das pessoas. Os resultados destacam a maior vulnerabilidade das comunidades tradicionais e reforçam a urgência de políticas integradas que conectem clima, saúde e equidade para fortalecer a resiliência na região.

98% de los colombianos dicen que el alcohol es un problema, con principales preocupaciones que incluyen la violencia, los siniestros viales y los impactos en la salud. La mayoría considera que el alcohol es fácil de comprar y barato, mientras que solo el 27% cree que las leyes actuales protegen a la gente de los daños.

This report explores public perceptions of alcohol use in Colombia and highlights broad support for stronger policies to reduce harm and protect communities.

O presente estudo dá continuidade à metodologia de análise comparativa de risco para estimar os custos diretos e indiretos do consumo de álcool no Brasil, apresentada em 2024.

This study estimates the health and economic impact of reducing alcohol consumption in Brazil, showing that a 10–20% reduction could prevent 4,600–10,400 deaths annually and save up to R$2.1 billion in productivity losses.

This brief describes the context of health taxes in Africa. It focuses on three high-impact product categories: tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks. The brief explores the role of health taxes in domestic resource mobilization, providing country examples and policy design considerations.