Megapoles is a network of 15 European capital cities established in recognition that these cities face similar public health challenges. The aim of the network is to improve health and reduce health inequalities through information exchange, comparison and co-operation between capital cities. Since its establishment in 1997 Megapoles has produced a number of publications that focus on the distinctive features of health promotion in an urban context.

The Megapoles member cities are: Amsterdam, Athens, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Lazio-Roma, Lisbon, London, Lyon, Madrid, Oslo, Stockholm and Vienna. Although not a capital city Lyon is a participant in the Megapoles network. Member cities are represented on the Megapoles network by senior politicians and health executives.

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The Megapoles project set out to determine the nature of alcohol consumption and the extent of alcohol-related problems among the under-25 year old HIulation in Europe's capital cities. The project was conducted between March 2002 and August 2003.

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This report describes the methodology, results, conclusions and recommendations from the Megapoles Young People and Alcohol project. It includes the text of the Executive Summary.

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Date	Title	Format	View
25 Nov 2003	Project Megapoles: health in Europe's capitals
3 Aug 2003	Megapole: Young People and Alcohol: Final Report
3 Aug 2003	Megapoles: Young People and Alcohol: Executive Summary

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