ESTIMATION OF ALCOHOL-ATRIBUTABLE FRACTION IN GENERAL MORTALITY IN BELARUS
The aim of the present study was to estimate alcohol-related mortality (alcohol-attributable fraction - AAF) in general mortality in Belarus. According to estimates AAF was 28.4% for males and 16.4% for females. Overall, 46,3% of all the deaths among men and 34,2% of all the deaths among women in the age 30-44 were attributable to alcohol. Higher level of alcohol-related mortality in Belarus suggests that a comprehensive alcohol policy should be implemented.