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. 2017 Sep 15;153(12):1256–1262. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.3225

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. (%)
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.