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(2006)Liver cirrhosis mortality rates in Britain from 1950 to 2002: An analysis of routine data. Lancet; 367: 52-56. Academy of Medical Sciences( 2004)Calling time: The nation s drinking as a major health issue. London: Academy of Medical Sciences. World Health Organization.(2003)Diet, nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases. 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