GLOBAL: Alcohol is part of disease "epidemic" - United Nations
By Chris Mercer | 20 September 2011
The United Nations General Assembly has said that alcohol, tobacco and obesity are part of a non-communicable disease "epidemic" that could cost the global economy US$30tn over the next two decades.
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The United Nations General Assembly has said that alcohol, tobacco and obesity are part of a non-communicable disease "epidemic" that could cost the global economy US$30tn over the next two decades.
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