Wider implementation of policies is needed to save lives and reduce the health impact of harmful alcohol drinking, says a new report launched today by WHO.

世界卫生组织今天新发表的一份报告说，需要更广泛地实施政策以便拯救生命和减轻有害饮酒对健康的影响。

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February 2011 | Geneva - Wider implementation of policies is needed to save lives and reduce the health impact of harmful alcohol drinking, says a new report launched today by WHO.

2011年2月11日 | 日内瓦 - 世界卫生组织今天新发表的一份报告说，需要更广泛地实施政策以便拯救生命和减轻有害饮酒对健康的影响。

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Drinking too much is harmful to health.

喝酒过量对身体有害。

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For a start, the paper ends up portraying alcohol as much more harmful than tobacco when there are health benefits to moderate drinking but none for moderate smoking.

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Unlike smoking where the government can simply say it is bad for you, the message for alcohol has to be much more nuanced as there is no evidence that drinking within recommended levels is harmful and some research has even suggested it may be beneficial to health.

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They also know that the health risks of using them properly are less harmful to their bodies than eating processed foods, drinking alcohol or smoking.

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