Excessive Drinking During the Pandemic Increased Alcoholic Liver Disease Death Rates

Describes changes in Californian's alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting increase in alcoholic liver disease death. Death rates doubled for Californians between 25 and 44 despite alcoholic liver disease deaths being seen in adults between 55 and 74. The highest death rates in California are found in rural areas. Access to care issues are cited as one reason for the high rural death rates. Also discusses disparities in racial and ethnic groups.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news