Understanding Alcohol Harm in Nepal and What To Do About It

The majority of Nepalese people live alcohol-free. Nevertheless, people, communities and society experience immense alcohol harm. Deaths due to alcohol are rising. Easy and wide availability of alcohol is one of the drivers of alcohol harm.
Understanding the alcohol burden in Nepal requires an exploration of the alcohol norm in the country. Its connection to religious and cultural beliefs compounded by alcohol industry lobbying affects the development of alcohol policy solutions in the country.