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Alcohol, Policy and Politics in Kazakhstan

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  • Elizabeth Waters
  • Betsy Thom

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Alcohol consumption in post-communist Kazakhstan remains at high levels and episodic heavy drinking, characteristic of the spirits-drinking regions of the former USSR, is still the national drinking style. Reported levels of alcohol-related harm are rising but assessment of trends in levels of consumption and harm is hindered by the disruption to data collection in the post-independence period and the continuing poor availability of public information. There is evidence however that changes in the republic's ethnic profile are connected with a downward trend in overall consumption rates, though changes in lifestyles may be leading to more drinking amongst women and young people. The numbers undergoing treatment for alcohol problems are greater than ever before. Alcohol problems are still perceived as entrenched and non-urgent, but in the present climate of greater stability and prosperity they are beginning to attract more attention from government. Underlying policy trends will depend on the overall direction of Kazakhstan's political and cultural development. This article assesses drinking patterns and related problems in Kazakhstan, and examines government responses and policies. The article is based on documentary research, visits to organisations and interviews.

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  • Elizabeth Waters & Betsy Thom, 2007. "Alcohol, Policy and Politics in Kazakhstan," Europe-Asia Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 59(6), pages 999-1023.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ceasxx:v:59:y:2007:i:6:p:999-1023
    DOI: 10.1080/09668130701489188
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    1. Tatiana Kossova & Elena Kossova & Maria Sheluntcova, 2017. "Alcohol consumption and individual time preferences of Russians," International Review of Economics, Springer;Happiness Economics and Interpersonal Relations (HEIRS), vol. 64(1), pages 47-85, March.
    2. Yuka Minagawa & Yasuhiko Saito, 2023. "A Comparative Analysis of Health Expectancy in Central Asia and Russia: Negative- and Positive-Health Approach," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 42(6), pages 1-19, December.

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