Alcohol and Dentistry - UK Population Health - Part 1 PDF (AQA)

Alcohol and Relevance in Dentistry - Impact of Alcohol on UK Population Health - Part 1 Sarah Balian Oral and Dental Sciences GDC Learning Outcomes Recognise psychological and sociological factors that contribute to poor oral health, the course of diseases 1.1.11 and the success of t...

Alcohol and Relevance in Dentistry - Impact of Alcohol on UK Population Health - Part 1 Sarah Balian Oral and Dental Sciences GDC Learning Outcomes Recognise psychological and sociological factors that contribute to poor oral health, the course of diseases 1.1.11 and the success of treatment 1.2.1 Recognise the importance of and carry out an appropriate systematic intra- and extra-oral clinical examination 1.2.3 Recognise the significance of changes in the patient’s reported oral health status and take appropriate action 1.7.7 Refer to other members of the dental team or other health professionals 1.7.8 Recognise the need for and make arrangements for appropriate follow-up care Underpin all patient care with a preventive approach that contributes to the patient’s long-term oral health 1.10.3 and general health Describe the health risks of diet, drugs and substance misuse, and substances such as tobacco and alcohol 1.10.6 on oral and general health and provide appropriate advice, referral and support 3.1 Communicate effectively and sensitively at all times with and about patients, their representatives and the general public difficult circumstances, such as when breaking bad news, and when discussing issues, such as alcohol 3.1c consumption, smoking or Intended Learning Outcomes Outline the relevance of alcohol consumption and its health impact in relation to the UK population. Develop and demonstrate the role of dental care professionals in delivering key general health messages. Screen patients with recommended screening toolkits Evaluate data and deliver appropriate advice to patients and signpost where needed. Discuss the impact of alcohol on oral and general health.  Assessment Formative Summative Unseen cases Unseen cases Class discussion Case presentations Clinical activity Health messages Alcohol Statistics 10.8 million adults in England are drinking at levels that pose some risk to their health (1 in 5 women and 1 in 3 men). Alcohol misuse across the UK is a significant public health problem with major health, social and economic consequences, estimated at between £21 and £52 billion a year. Each year there are over 1 million admissions to hospital for alcohol- Government Statistics In 2019, 54% of adults In England reported drinking alcohol in the last week. Men were more likely to drink than women (59% of men and 50% of women drank alcohol during the previous week). Alcohol-specific conditions were responsible for 347,761 hospital admissions in England in 2019/20, (2% of all admissions). 7,544 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK in 2019. Alcohol Consumption in Children Government Agenda The 1997-2001 Labour Government’s Public Health White Paper Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation March 2004, the Government published the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for England June 2007 – Safe, Sensible, Social, the next steps in the national alcohol strategy The Coalition Government published The Government’s Alcohol Strategy in 2012 In 2016, official alcohol consumption guidelines were revised for the first time since the publication of the Sensible Drinking report in 1995. New strategy being developed but postponed as priorities are redirected elsewhere due to COVID-19. Alcohol-related hospital activity and treatment Drug Treatment https://www.ndtms.net/ Collects data on individuals receiving treatment for alcohol and substance abuse in England. 2019/20 shows that that there were 104,880 adult clients (aged 18 and over) in alcohol-related treatment (39% of all adults in treatment): of these 74,618 (71%) were being treated for alcohol problems solely Alcohol Specific Deaths International Comparison GHO | Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (GISAH) | Alcohol-attributable fractions, all-cause deaths - by country (who.int)  Where do dental professionals fit in? mecc-resources-fact-sheet-v9-20180601.pdf (makingeve Chapter 12: Alcohol - GOV. rycontactcount.co.uk) UK (www.gov.uk) 5 ASK 2 5 1 Questions 3 ADVISE Impact IBA Data https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/fact-sheets/alcohol-statistics https://alcoholeducationtrust.org/teacher-area/facts-figures/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI 0K6R5uDx9AIVYIBQBh23jgAdEAAYAiAAEgIS2_D_BwE https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0K6R5uDx9AIVYIBQBh23j gAdEAAYASAAEgKy5PD_BwE https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-7626/CBP-7626.pdf