Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study looking at effects of grocery store sales of alcohol on emergency dept visits should lead to more questions and further evaluation

Health Headlines Commentary for April 1, 2019

Source:

New study shows that selling alcohol in grocery stores results in more hospital visits

Reference:

The association between alcohol access and alcohol‐attributable emergency department visits in Ontario, Canada

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