Alcohol-associated problems and alcohol prevention in occupational medicine (analytical review)

Abstract

Alcohol abuse is one of the main lifestyle factors affecting the health of the Russian population and determining the level and dynamics of morbidity and mortality from chronic non-communicable diseases. Alcohol addiction is one of the most difficult and dangerous diseases for humanity due to the enormous medical, social, moral, ethical, economic and spiritual losses. Alcohol damage is associated with medical expenses, reduced labor productivity, premature death. In the Concept of the implementation of the state policy to reduce alcohol abuse and prevent alcoholism among the population of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2020, it was stated that "alcohol abuse causes a particularly high mortality rate among men 40-60 years old, who at this age have the most valuable professional skills; their premature death damages the workforce with professional experience, reduces the amount of investment in human capital". Conducting an anti-alcohol program within the framework of occupational medicine seems to be an effective method of solving the problems of both the drinker himself and society as a whole. Alcohol risk management of Russian enterprises is a very promising and in-demand area of scientific and practical activity, which is of great interest to physicians, managers, economists and representatives of many other fields and professions.