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The Distribution of Alcohol Consumption—30 years on
Author(s) -
DUFFY J. C.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
british journal of addiction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.424
H-Index - 193
eISSN - 1360-0443
pISSN - 0952-0481
DOI - 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1986.tb00398.x
Subject(s) - harm , alcohol consumption , consumption (sociology) , estimation , foundation (evidence) , control (management) , alcohol , subject (documents) , distribution (mathematics) , risk analysis (engineering) , psychology , economics , computer science , medicine , political science , social psychology , sociology , mathematics , law , social science , artificial intelligence , biochemistry , mathematical analysis , management , library science , chemistry
Summary The Ledermann theory and its implications for alcohol control policy have been the source of considerable controversy. This paper describes the original theory and subsequent modifications, and a brief review of the extensive debate on the subject is presented. It is concluded that the implications of the Ledermann theory concerning alcoholism and the experience of alcohol‐related harm are based on an inadequate foundation. More precise estimation of risk functions relating harm to consumption will be of importance in the development and acceptability of alcohol control policy.