Introduction.
This Annotated Bibliography has been developed in co-ordination with an Alcohol Poster presentation, with the aim of elucidating the dangers alcohol has on a person’s health and wellbeing. The author chose alcohol as a topic, as it is well-known to be dangerous but in contrast it is readily available for people to purchase. Alcohol dependency has serious detrimental effects on people’s health and social lives. The World Health Organisation (WHO, 2008) stated “alcohol is the third- biggest threat to public health”. Nearly 200,000 people die each year from alcohol abuse (Claypool). It is an escalating problem within UK culture; latest statistics demonstrate 33% of men and 16% of women were described as “hazardous” drinkers (NHS, 2007)
This annotated bibliography includes an alphabetical list of research sources. In addition to bibliographic data, an annotated bibliography provides a concise summary of each source and some assessment of its value or relevance, in order to provide the reader with the best information in regards to the chosen topic, using a general selection criteria, drawing from academic articles, academic texts, books, press and Internet resources highlighting Alcohol and dangers. The source used were easily accessible, providing a variety of information ranging from Government guidelines to professional opinion and research, this will lead to rich and valid data, providing excellent and accurate material regarding Alcohol and the body, with the aim of creating an educational poster. In relation to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines confidentiality will be kept.
Bongers, I, Garretsen, H, J Van Oers and L Van de Goor. (1999) Alcohol consumption, alcohol-related problems, problem drinking, and socioeconomic status, Alcohol and Alcoholism, Vol 34, 78-88.
This article is appropriate for the Health Care Professional due to the authors being employed in the Mental Health field as
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