Study: Frankfurt has highest cocaine diagnosis rate in Hesse - Cocaine Abuse Soars in Frankfurt and Kassel, Men Aged 30-49 Most at Risk
Cocaine abuse diagnoses in Frankfurt and Kassel are alarmingly high, according to data from Barmer health insurance. Frankfurt leads Hesse with a rate of 1.27 per 1,000 residents, nearly four times the national average. Kassel follows closely with 0.98 per 1,000.
Men aged 30 to 49 are particularly at risk in Hesse. The hospitality industry has the highest rates of cocaine dependence, followed by construction and finance, insurance, and real estate sectors. However, specific data for Hesse is not publicly available to identify the most affected professional groups.
Cocaine abuse often goes hand in hand with mental health issues like depression, alcohol abuse, and anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders. Barmer's Morbidity and Social Atlas uses its data to highlight these trends, insuring around 730,000 people in Hesse.
Frankfurt and Kassel have significantly higher cocaine abuse diagnosis rates compared to the national average. While men aged 30 to 49 are most affected, specific professional groups in Hesse require further investigation. The link between cocaine abuse and mental health issues underscores the need for comprehensive support services.
