DRINKING PROBLEMS: PUTTING THE THIRD WORLD ON THE MAP
The LancetPublished 1 August 1979
Gretchen C. Edwards
Citations19
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The extent of alcohol-related problems in developing countries is reviewed, and it shows that alcoholism has a serious impact in these countries.
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The extent of alcohol-related problems in developing countries is reviewed, and it shows that alcoholism has a serious impact in these countries. Moreover, the impact has special features, which are discussed. Suggestions for controlling alcoholism in the Third World are made.
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