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Incidence of Delirium Tremens in the Czech Republic: A Rapid Increase


Authors: L. Csémy;  K. Nešpor 1;  J. Brožová 2
Authors‘ workplace: Psychiatrické centrum Praha ;  Psychiatrická léčebna, Praha–Bohnice 1;  Ústav zdravotnických informací a statistiky MZ ČR, P 2
Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2007; 146: 82-83
Category: Special Articles

Overview

From 1995 to 2005 the number of patients with delirium tremens increased 1.57 times in the Czech Republic. Greater increase took place among women (almost twice in 2005 compared with 1995). These data are related to the increasing per capita alcohol consumption till 2003, and they show that effective prevention (e.g. higher taxation of alcohol), early intervention and appropriate treatment of alcohol dependence are important. The self-help manual for problem drinkers can be downloaded free of charge from (1).

Key words:
delirium tremens, alcohol consumption.


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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management Dental Hygienist

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