Record numbers of people are dying from alcohol-specific causes in the UK
Data shows deaths relating to alcohol have surged by approximately 33% since the covid pandemic and Sefton has the 6th highest number of deaths in the UK. In the ten year period between 2012-2022, alcohol-related deaths in the UK have increased by more than 50% with 10,048 people dying in 2022 alone.
It’s estimated around 4,250 Sefton residents are dependent drinkers, but only around 16% of them are in treatment. A report in November 2022 warned 25% of Sefton's adult population have increased risk of harm through excess alcohol consumption. A spokesperson from the Department of Health said: “We are working to prevent alcohol deaths by ensuring people are given clear and accurate advice about the potential risks that are posed by drinking above the guidelines, including encouraging people to try more low and no-alcohol drinks.
"Each one of those deaths is a tragedy, representing a person who has had their life cut short and has left behind people who are grieving and miss them every day. We send our deepest sympathies to all those families and friends who have lost a loved one. In January this year, Sefton councillor Mhairi Doyle spoke movingly about her own experiences with alcohol dependency. Cllr Doyle is keen to raise awareness around the dangers of alcohol and is committed to facilitating the changes in alcohol policy which will save lives. She said: "With support, I've broken the cycle of alcoholism within my family.
Sefton Council Health And Fitness
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