The alcohol misuse in Russia is well known;
but there is a tendency to exaggerate it, which is evident for inside
observers. The exaggeration tends to veil shortcomings of the health care, with
responsibility for the low life expectancy especially among men (Zatonski &Bhala, 2012) shifted onto the patients, that is, selfinflicted diseases caused
by excessive alcohol consumption.
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| Alcoholism in Russia |
During the anti-alcohol campaign (1985-88), a
widespread consumption of non-beverage alcohol was observed: perfumery and
technical fluids such as window-cleaner. Considering the large scale of the
window cleaner sales in some areas e.g. in Siberia, it was knowingly tolerated
by the authorities. The alcohol consumption predictably increased after the
anti-alcohol campaign. Read more>>>>>>
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