Home > Drinkers urged to think about risks as alcohol-related deaths rocket. [UK]

[The Guardian] , Gayle, Damien Drinkers urged to think about risks as alcohol-related deaths rocket. [UK]. (03 Feb 2016)

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Think about your increased risk of cancer before reaching for a glass of wine, England’s chief medical officer has warned after a near-60% rise in the rate of drinking deaths over two decades.

In 2014, there were 8,697 alcohol-related deaths registered in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) – a rate of 14.3 out of every 100,000 people. In 1994, there were 9.1 deaths per 100,000 people.....


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