This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from St Helens statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from St Helens statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other St Helens-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol |
| Indicator |
Indicator 3.5.2: Alcohol per capita consumption (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year in litres of pure alcohol |
| Organisation |
Public Health England |
| Contact email |
enquiries@phe.gov.uk |
| Definition and concepts |
The indicator uses both the broad and narrow definition of alcohol related admissions. The narrow definition counts those episodes where the primary cause is related to use of alcohol, the broad definition counts those episodes where either the primary or secondary cause of admission is attributable to alcohol use. |
| Unit of measure |
Per 1,000,000 persons |
| Data sources | |
| Data compilers |
Public Health England |
| Comment and limitations |
The years on the graph include both individual and multi-years, for example 2008 and 2008/09, as alcohol-related mortality is measured by individual year (e.g. 2008), whereas admission episodes are measured by multi-years (e.g. 2008/09). |
| Data last updated | 2022-06-28: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2022-07-08: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |