Abstract

Aim There is limited research in regards to alcohol and health inequalities at the local level. Through this study, local authorities across England will be able to quantify the differences that alcohol has on deprived groups in their local population. Method Alcohol related hospital admissions (ARHA) data for 2002/03 – 2011/12, held by the Department of Health, has been aggregated by 2010 deprivation deciles for the 326 local authorities across England. A Slope Index of Inequality (SII) was then calculated for …

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