Substantial increase in the number of drinkers in the Netherlands

The number of young individuals taken to the hospital with alcohol poisoning has risen sharply, according to the report alcohol intoxications published on Tuesday.

The report was created by researchers of the Twente University. Last year pediatricians saw 684 youngsters who had drunk an excessive amount of, which is an enhance of 37 percent, compared to 2009.

From 2007 to 2010, at the very least 1,800 young adults have been treated in the hospital. But the actual numbers are a lot higher, as a result of the truth that the young adults who have been treated by a GP haven't been included in this number. The average age of a binch drinker is 15.6 years.

" "There is one bright spot," according to pediatrician Nico van der Lely. He cooperated inside the writing of the report. "The average age of binch drinkers has risen. Two years ago the average age was only 15 years."

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