‘Crystal clear’ evidence on MUP from Scotland
The evidence is here and it clearly shows that by introducing MUP, lives can be saved, health can be improved and industry can survive.
Alice Wiseman
ADPH Policy Lead for Addiction
Today’s independent report published by Public Health Scotland (PHS), shows that Minimum Unit Pricing has had a positive impact on health outcomes, including addressing alcohol-related health inequalities.
Alice Wiseman, ADPH Board Member and Policy Lead for Addiction, said:
“The evidence is crystal clear – minimum unit pricing works. Deaths are down, hospital admissions are down and alcohol consumption in general is also down.
“Not only that, but the largest reductions have been seen in those living in the 40% most deprived areas which will go a long way to narrowing the unacceptable gap in health outcomes for people living in different areas of the country.
“It is also really encouraging to see that there was no clear evidence of substantial negative impacts on the alcohol industry as a result of these measures in Scotland as this is something our Government have been concerned about.
“There really is however absolutely no excuse now not to implement similar measures in England. They wanted more evidence, the evidence is here and it clearly shows that by introducing MUP, lives can be saved, health can be improved and industry can survive.”