HSE - Adult drinking behaviour by region and sex. 2017-2019, 2021 and 2022.

HSE 2017-2019, 2021 and 2022. Adult drinking behaviour by region and sex.

Data are age-standardised.

Data collection methodology was different in 2021 compared with other years, and the alcohol conversion method differs in 2022. These years are not directly comparable to 2017-2019.

Details on the method for calculating alcohol units is described in the HSE methods reports. The method for calculating alcohol units differs slightly in 2022 compared with other years, due to a change in unit conversions. For more information see the HSE 2022 Alcohol methodology report: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/areas-of-interest/public-health/health-survey-for-england-2022-alcohol-consumption-methodology-changes-to-alcohol-unit-conversion-factors