NHS figures show alcohol-related admissions to hospitals in England have topped one million in a year for the first time. It even doubled in less than a decade! Men comprised nearly two-thirds of admissions (63%), which rose by 12% between 2008/9 and 2009/10, according to statistics in a report by the NHS Information Centre. The admissions include some serious problems like heart diseases, mental health problems and even cancers. The charity Alcohol Concern called the figures "deeply worrying but not at all surprising". They also say alcohol is one of the biggest public health problems facing the country yet. Sadly, this government is showing no commitment to dealing with the problem.
I think it is a shame that the amount of problems related to alcohol is this big. People should really be aware of what they are doing and know their limits. Alcohol can have some serious consequences and I think people in the UK are not aware of that. The charity Alcohol Concern says the government is not doing anything about this. When it comes to alcohol, I always know my limits and I know I have to be aware of the dangers it can cause.
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