Alcohol consumption is an ongoing problem in Estonia, the Ministry of Social Affairs believes.Researchers say an increase in excise duty and new sales limits would reduce drinking.
More alcohol has started to be consumed in Estonia, Wednesday’s “Aktuaalne kaamera” reported.
Kristina Köhler, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) representative in Estonia, said the lowering of the alcohol excise duty in 2019 and the changes in society accompanied by the coronavirus pandemic are important factors.
“If you look at the objectives of alcohol policy in Estonia, it is true that they have not been achieved.
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