US EditionAlcohol-Linked Liver Deaths Rising in Women and Young Adults
- Deaths from alcohol-associated liver disease rose nearly 9% annually between 2018 and 2022, with women, young adults, and Indigenous people experiencing the fastest increases.
- Experts link this increase to greater alcohol intake during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with chronic health conditions such as excess weight and hypertension.
- Women are more vulnerable because their bodies process alcohol differently, making even small amounts cause greater organ damage over time, while Indigenous adults faced the highest cirrhosis death rate of 33 per 100,000 people in 2022.
- Dr. Brian Lee noted that the data quantifies trends observed in medical settings, while Dr. Robert Wong cautioned that the full consequences may not become evident for another five to ten years.
- The rising deaths highlight the need for targeted recovery efforts acknowledging gender differences and clearer alcohol risk labeling to counteract stigma and prevent further harm.
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Alcohol-Linked Liver Deaths Rising in Women and Young Adults
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Alcohol-related liver disease deaths double in two decades
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