Alcohol misuse (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)

Projected Need and Demand

  • As outlined in Section 2, South Tyneside is consistently higher than the England average across the range of alcohol related indicators:
  • Following a decrease in 2015, Alcohol related mortality has seen an increase back to its traditionally high levels in 2016. South Tyneside remains the highest in the North East.  This can also be said for hospital admissions due to alcohol related cardiovascular disease.
  • Hospital admissions for alcoholic liver disease have historically been significantly higher than the England average and are on the increase.
  • Hospital admissions for alcohol specific related unintentional injuries have doubled over two years (14 / 15 - 15 / 16).
  • However, it is important to consider that the consequences of high levels of alcohol intake can take a number of years to become visible. South Tyneside trends may reflect a change in drinking patterns and behaviour in the local population, which may need further exploration in order to ensure problems are not stored up for the future.
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