BOOZE-related deaths have reached a new high, official figures show.
It marks the fourth year in a row that a record number has been reported by the Office for National Statistics.
Alcohol-related deaths have reached a new high, official figures show[/caption]
In 2023, 10,473 alcohol deaths were registered, up from 10,048 in 2022.
While number of deaths rose, the proportion fell slightly to 15.9 per 100,000 people from 16.6 per 100,000 a year earlier.
The proportion was highest in the North East while the East Midlands had the lowest.
Deaths of men remain double those of women.
Clare Taylor, chief operating officer at Turning Point, described it as a “public health crisis”.
She added: “Alcohol related deaths are preventable, and access to treatment remains the key protective factor.
“Too many are not getting the support they need early enough.
“We need better education and training for healthcare professionals working in GP surgeries, A&E departments and on hospital wards, and better joint working with community drug and alcohol services.”
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Deaths of men remain double those of women[/caption]
