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by Change | 28 Jan 2009

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New statistics show the number of people dying of alcohol-related disorders is twice as high as in 1991, emphasising the need for investment in rehab clinics.

The number of drinkers dying of alcohol-related disorders has fallen, but remain twice as high as in 1991, suggesting the importance of rehab clinics.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show there were 8,724 alcohol-related deaths in 2007.

Don Shenkar, chief executive of Alcohol Concern, says the figures show the misuse of this substance is one of the "most serious" issues facing the country.

He states: "[It is] vital that the government starts investing more in alcohol treatment to help problem drinkers address these issues before it's too late."

While those between 15 and 34 years old had the lowest death rates, these had increased from the previous year, up 2.4 per 100,000 to 2.6.

It also found men remain more vulnerable to death caused by alcohol addiction and abuse, with 18.1 per 100,000 males dying from a related cause, compared to 8.7 per 100,000 females.

Mr Shenkar says the issue must be tackled urgently and these figures only emphasise the importance of the problem.

A study published in Lancet and featured in Medical News Today has found men have a 20 per cent chance of developing a drinking problem during their lifetime.

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