These indicators were designed to monitor alcohol consumption. The damage caused by alcohol misuse to individuals and society has become an increasing focus of public concern in recent years. Drinking alcohol has been linked to increased risks of hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease, liver cirrhosis and some cancers.
For information on the definitions of what these indicators include, please see the relevant specification.
As of October 2018, please refer to the Adult drinking habits in England datasets published by the Office for National Statistics for data up to 2017 for the following indicators:
Alcohol consumption - prevalence of binge drinking (more than 4 units / more than 3 units): standardised percent, 16+ years, 3-year average trend, MFP (P00856),
Alcohol consumption - prevalence of binge drinking (more than 8 units / more than 6 units): standardised percent, 16+ years, 3-year average trend, MFP (P00857),
Alcohol consumption - prevalence of binge drinking (more than 4 units / more than 3 units): standardised percent, 16+ years, annual trend, MFP (P00858),
Alcohol consumption - prevalence of binge drinking (more than 8 units / more than 6 units): standardised percent, 16+ years, annual trend, MFP (P00859).
The datasets can be accessed via the link in the 'Resource links' section.