The number of children and adolescents treated in hospital for alcohol abuse is increasing again in Saxony. 984 girls and boys under the age of 20 were taken to hospital last year due to alcohol intoxication. This was announced by the State Statistical Office following an evaluation of the hospitals on request.
After a decline in the previous two years, this represents an increase again for the first time. In 2021, 916 children and adolescents were treated in hospitals for alcohol abuse. Before coronavirus, however, the figure was 1266.
"Even if the number of young people affected is still below the pre-coronavirus level, the current increase should be a warning signal for us all," said Christine Enenkel, regional head of the health insurance company DAK Gesundheit in Saxony.
In order to build on the successful development of recent years, prevention efforts must be consistently continued. "That's why our successful "bunt statt blau" campaign will continue in the coming year," emphasized Enenkel.
