Deaths in U.K. Caused by Alcohol Drinking Rising

London, England (AHN) - Figures in the Office of National Statistics show that the number of people dying from alcohol drinking problems is continuing to rise.

The record shows that in 1991, alcohol-related death rate in the United Kingdom stood at 6.9 per 100,000, it rose to 12.9 per 100,000 in 2005, and then to 13.4 per 100,000 deaths in 2006. It means that the rates almost doubled from 1991 to 2006.

From 4,144 alcohol-related deaths in 1991, it rose to 8,757 in 2006. The possible reason of the doubled number of deaths is because there is more population in U.K. in 2006 compared to 1991.

The mortality rate in men (18.3/100,000) was more than twice the rate for females (8.8/100,000).

The report also shows that all male age groups had increases the death rates except for those over 75 years old. The increase was most high among men aged 35 to 54.

Although there were lower death rates among female drinker, still the trend goes similar. In 1991 there are 7.2 per 100,000 female aged 35 to 54 compared to 14.8 per 100,000 in 2006.

However, the highest rates in each year were for men aged 55-74.