Format
Book
Publication Date
Published by / Citation
Office for National Statistics; Mortality Analysis Team, Health Analysis and Life Events Division
Original Language

English

Country
United Kingdom
Keywords
mortality
inhalants
volatile substances
helium
Great Britain

Deaths Related to Volatile Substances and Helium in Great Britain

Main points

  • In 2016, there were 64 deaths related to volatile substances registered in Great Britain; over 80% of these volatile substance abuse (VSA) deaths were males.
  • There were 834 deaths involving volatile substances registered between 2001 and 2016.
  • The mortality rate has remained similar throughout the time period, with 1 VSA-related death per million population in 2016.
  • Residents of Scotland and North East England had an increased risk of death related to VSA, when compared with Great Britain overall.
  • There were 69 deaths involving helium in 2016 and 509 helium deaths in total between 2001 and 2016.
  • Helium-related deaths have increased over time, with a mortality rate of 1 death per million population in 2016.