WP4 mobilises MS to carry out alcohol surveys using a common methodology and to pool data for comparative assessment in order to produce a baseline for comparative monitoring of drinking levels and patterns and alcohol related harms across the EU. The ultimate objective is to provide methodological and policy pointers and increase interest in carrying out common surveys in the future.

WP5 combines scientific knowledge on risks and experiences of the use of drinking guidelines to clarify their scientific basis and practical implications and to work towards consensus on good practice principles for the use of drinking guidelines as a public health measure. The ultimate objective is to contribute towards more aligned messages to the population and health professionals.

WP6 produces a Tool Kit of likey transferable interventions on which some evidence of effectiveness and cost estimates are available. The ultimate objective is to facilitate exchange between MS public health bodies and provide guidance for the use of evidence based approaches to reduce alcohol related harm.

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The project`s ultimate aim is to achieve better health for mothers and babies by building a European perinatal health surveillance system to provide evidence to policy makers, clinicians and users for informed decision-making. We aim to implement a financially sustainable approach to the production and use of perinatal health data in which (1) core EURO-PERISTAT indicators are included in routine statistical systems through EUROSTAT and ECHIM (European Community Health Indicators Monitoring) and (2) a European Network of experts from participating countries is created to monitor other EURO-PERISTAT indicators and to analyse trends and inequalities in health and care for dissemination to target audiences. The project has 5 specific objectives (1) Integrate EURO-PERISTAT perinatal health indicators into European statistical systems (2)Establish a European Perinatal Health Surveillance Network (3)Develop capacity for high quality health reporting (4)Monitor trends and inequalities in perinatal outcomes and care in Europe (5)Expand EURO-PERISTAT`s geographical coverage.
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This project will provide commonly agreed evidence standards, generated from robust methodologies, to support policy makers and professionals in the selection, promotion or development of best practice in all relevant areas of drug prevention. This will allow users to bridge the gaps between science, policy, and practice, and allow them to demonstrate success in reaching specific objectives of National, and EU Drugs Action Plans
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The aim is to develop competency-based standards and an accreditation system for health promotion practice, education and training, to boost the capacity of the workforce to deliver public health improvement in Europe.

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