Author(s)

Jasper Hoi Chun Luong¹, Zisis Kozlakidis², Hui Wang³, Io Hong Cheong^3*

Affiliation(s)

¹Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

²International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization, Lyon, France.

³State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Centre for Single-Cell Omics, School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.

Corresponding Author

Io Hong Cheong

ABSTRACT

Global alcohol control policies emphasize age restrictions and health risks, yet cultural practices like traditional Chinese medicine and African home brewing complicate regulation. China’s alcohol industry, valued at $158 billion, reflects deep cultural roots, with Baijiu symbolizing heritage while raising health and sustainability concerns. Socially, alcohol fosters bonding, though modern trends favor moderation. Sustainability challenges include environmental impacts and resource conservation. Innovations in Baijiu production aim to balance tradition and public health. Policymakers must navigate these complexities to harmonize health, culture, and economic interests.

KEYWORDS

Alcohol policy; Traditional Chinese medicine

CITE THIS PAPER

Jasper Hoi Chun Luong, Zisis Kozlakidis, Hui Wang, Io Hong Cheong. Alcohol control policies for alcoholic beverages use in traditional medicine. Journal of Trends in Life Sciences. 2025, 3(1): 22-25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/jtls3013.

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