Research and Innovation

School of Health and Society

Industrial Epidemics: Tobacco and Alcohol

An epidemic associated with the commercialisation of a dangerous product is known as an ‘industrial epidemic’.  This theme covers the impacts of the consumption of commercial products, with a focus on alcohol and tobacco. We have expertise in evaluating community-based interventions to address alcohol harm, and a strong track record in research on the consequences of alcohol consumption during pregnancy (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, FASD). The work under this theme funded by the National Institute for Health Research, the Medical Research Council, Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council and Salford City Council.

Click below to view research projects related to this research theme:

Assessing the Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Greater Manchester School Children
Helping people to give up tobacco using e-cigarettes


Communities in Charge of Alcohol (CICA)


An exploration of factors that predispose individuals with FASD to involvement with the Criminal Justice System
SPECIFIC: Salford Parents and carers Education Course for Improvements in FASD outcomes In Children