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| Alcohol-related death rates have almost doubled since 1991 in the UK and continue to rise, government statistics have revealed. | Alcohol-related death rates have almost doubled since 1991 in the UK and continue to rise, government statistics have revealed. |
| In 1991, the number of alcohol-related deaths stood at 4,144, while in 2005 the number leapt to 8,386, the Office for National Statistics said. | In 1991, the number of alcohol-related deaths stood at 4,144, while in 2005 the number leapt to 8,386, the Office for National Statistics said. |
| However, a small rise of 165 alcohol deaths was seen between 2004 and 2005. | However, a small rise of 165 alcohol deaths was seen between 2004 and 2005. |
| The analysis also revealed alcohol death rates were much higher for men than for women. | The analysis also revealed alcohol death rates were much higher for men than for women. |
| It also showed the gap between the sexes had widened in recent years. | It also showed the gap between the sexes had widened in recent years. |
| In 2005, the male death rate was 17.9 deaths per 100,000 of the population, compared with 8.3 deaths per 100,000 for females. | In 2005, the male death rate was 17.9 deaths per 100,000 of the population, compared with 8.3 deaths per 100,000 for females. |
| An alcohol-related death is described by the Office for National Statistics as one that is caused by diseases or conditions linked to alcohol consumption, such as chronic liver disease or pancreatitis. | |
| In men, the biggest increase in deaths from alcohol consumption was seen for men aged between 35 and 54, were rates had almost doubled since 1991. | In men, the biggest increase in deaths from alcohol consumption was seen for men aged between 35 and 54, were rates had almost doubled since 1991. |
| The number of alcohol-related deaths for women in this age bracket had also double since 1991. | The number of alcohol-related deaths for women in this age bracket had also double since 1991. |
| The highest rates for men and women were between the ages of 55-74. In 2005, the death rate in this age group was 43.4 per 100,000. | The highest rates for men and women were between the ages of 55-74. In 2005, the death rate in this age group was 43.4 per 100,000. |
| In 2005, the licensing laws in England and Wales for selling alcohol were relaxed, allowing bars and clubs to stay open for longer. | In 2005, the licensing laws in England and Wales for selling alcohol were relaxed, allowing bars and clubs to stay open for longer. |