This annual publication presents a comprehensive analysis of health inequality gaps between the most and least deprived areas of NI, and within health and social care (HSC) trust and local government district (LGD) areas. The report is accompanied by downloadable data tables which contain all figures including district electoral areas (DEA) as well as urban and rural breakdowns. 

P.30 Alcohol, smoking & drugs: Alcohol and drug related indicators continue to show some of the largest health inequalities monitored in NI, with rates in the most deprived areas over five times that in the least deprived for deaths due to drug misuse and four times that for alcohol specific mortality.