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Setting a minimum alcohol price of 50p per unit could save Wales nearly £900m over 20 years by cutting crime and illness, a report has claimed.
It could prevent more than 50 alcohol-related deaths a year, with poorer people seeing most health improvements.
Researchers from Sheffield University say a 50p unit price could reduce total alcohol consumption in Wales by 4%.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford welcomed the report as the Welsh government plans a new law on the issue for 2015.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-30352183
It could prevent more than 50 alcohol-related deaths a year, with poorer people seeing most health improvements.
Researchers from Sheffield University say a 50p unit price could reduce total alcohol consumption in Wales by 4%.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford welcomed the report as the Welsh government plans a new law on the issue for 2015.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-30352183