Are the opportunities to prevent alcohol related liver deaths in the UK in primary or secondary care? A retrospective clinical review and prospective interview study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Deaths from liver cirrhosis have increased at least 8 fold since the 1970's in the UK and further increases are anticipated, whereas in the rest of Europe liver deaths are decreasing. In the UK, we urgently need strategies to de...
Main Authors: | Sheron Nick, Smith Stewart, Verrill Clare |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-06-01
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Series: | Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy |
Online Access: | http://www.substanceabusepolicy.com/content/1/1/16 |
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