A world free from alcohol related harm
Every 10 seconds a person dies from alcohol-related causes. WHO, in collaboration with international partners, launched the SAFER initiative in 2018. "SAFER" is an acronym for the 5 most cost effective interventions to reduce alcohol related harm.
The SAFER interventions
Health professionals have an important role in helping people to reduce or stop their drinking to reduce health risks, and health services have to provide effective interventions for those in need of help and their families.
SAFER publications
WHO, in collaboration with international partners, launched the SAFER initiative towards a world free from alcohol related harm in 2018. This brochure...
Background publications
2020, 9 Mar: Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde vol.29 no.1:
2019, 6 Dec: BMJ:
The SAFER Secretariat:
Mr Dag Rekve
Senior Technical Officer, Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours
Email: [email protected]
Head of Secretariat, UN Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs).
Ms Savera Kalideen
SAFER Consultant, Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours
Email: [email protected]