Table 3. Proportion of Alcohol-Related Deaths in the Psoriasis and Comparison Cohorts With History of Alcohol Misuse Indicated in Patient Primary (CPRD) or Secondary Care (HES) Records.
History of Alcohol Misuse Indicators | No. (%) | |
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Psoriasis Cohort (n = 152) | Comparison Cohort (n = 1118) | |
Coded as being a heavy drinker | 125 (82.2) | 844 (75.5) |
Prescription for alcohol dependence | 16 (10.5) | 122 (10.9) |
Coded as being offered psychological support in primary care | 30 (19.7) | 161 (14.4) |
Hospital admission for chronic causes entirely attributable to alcohol | 130 (85.5) | 883 (79.0) |
Abbreviations: CPRD, clinical practice research datalink; HES, hospital episode statistics.