In 1997-98, the rate of alcohol-related hospital stays was nearly nine times higher in the most deprived areas of Scotland compared with the least: the same difference as in 2015/16

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Most deprived 10%

Least deprived 10%

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500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

1997-98

2000-01

2005-06

2010-11

2015-16