Further, the present review assesses whether interventions
limiting alcohol outlet density satisfy explicit
criteria for intervention effectiveness of the Guide to
Community Preventive Services (Community Guide), and
assesses studies available as of November 2006. In
addition, unlike any of the prior documents, the
present review considers evidence from assessments
of policies that are not explicitly considered densityrelated
but that have direct effects on outlet density
(i.e., privatization, liquor by the drink, and bans). If
effective, policies limiting alcohol outlet density might
address several national health objectives related to
substance abuse prevention that are specified in Healthy
People 2010.13
Guide to Community Preventive