3 Good health and well-being
Target 3.5: Prevent an treat substance abuse
Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.
Indicators
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Definition
The data show the number of people receiving treatment for substance misuse and alcohol misuse, respectively.
The indicator differs from the UN’s official definition, as it does not show the coverage rate (the proportion of people with a misuse problem who receive treatment), but only the total number of people in treatment.
Sources: Statistics Denmark and the Danish Health Data Authority.
Last updated:
07-09-2026