1 Million Hospital Admissions Due to Alcohol Abuse

The number of alcohol-related hospital admissions in England has crossed one million in a year. According to the NHS Information Centre, the compiled data shows that older adults are admitted for alcohol related issues much more than the younger lot.

Chris Sorek, chief executive of the alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, said: "Alcohol-related hospital admissions exceeding one million represents a worrying landmark in the impact alcohol is having on UK society. Anyone requiring hospital treatment for alcohol- related illness is a cause for concern, and with increasing admissions in all age groups from 16 to 75-plus it's clear we cannot afford to rest on our laurels."



Source-Medindia