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Monday, July 14, 2008

Town's underage alcohol problem

The number of under 18s ending up in hospital due to alcohol abuse in Bournemouth is a third higher than the national average, NHS figures show.

A report by the Primary Care Trust shows 142 under 18s were admitted to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital over the past two years.

Health bosses said the number was 34% higher than the national average.

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