Harmful levels of drinking have both health and social consequences. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), harmful use of alcohol is a causal factor in several diseases and injury types, as well as being causally linked to a range of mental and behavioural disorders and infectious diseases. Reducing alcohol-related harm is a key priority for Public Health.
In BCP, the rate of hospital admissions for alcohol-related conditions is higher than England – the rates are lower for Dorset Council. The rate of hospiral admissions for alcohol-related conditions in the under 18s is higher for both BCP and Dorset.
Key statistics
Indicators are drawn from the dataset: Local Alcohol Profiles for England(PHE).
* indicates a statistically significant difference from the respective English Average.
| Indicator | Time period | BCP | Dorset | South West | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission episodes for alcohol related conditions (Narrow) | 2019/20 | 635* | 416* | 528 | 519 |
| Admission episodes, alcohol-related - under 18s (crude rate per 100,000) | 2017/18 - 2019/20 | 59.8* | 46.6* | 45.4* | 30.7 |
| Alcohol related mortality (direct standardised rate per 100,000) | 2020 | 38.9 | 31.2* | 34.8 | 37.8 |
Source: Local Alcohol Profiles for England (assessed 30/12/2021)