Expected hospital admissions of 15- to 19-year-olds from 2002-05
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Leeds is now a thriving metropolis attracting a young population.
Its many bars, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs make the city a destination hub for nights out. A socio-demographic analysis of Leeds reveals that its young people are quite socially divided between a large student and graduate population and neighbourhoods of low-income families, many with unemployed and welfare-dependent young people. It is possible that the contrast creates additional flashpoints, fuelled by excessive alcohol, and may be a contributory factor to the number of assaults on teenagers.
Source: Actual admissions represent emergency hospital admissions for the financial years 2002-03 to 2004-05 combined. Expected admissions are calculated by applying the national rate to the population in each relevant local authority for the age group and condition selected. Data compiled for Young People Now by the Dr Foster unit at Imperial College, London (www.drfoster.co.uk). Area descriptions provided by Experian.
