Doctors report an ‘alarming’ rise in younger people with liver disease as Americans drink more alcohol – Business Insider Australia

• Experts say pandemic-related unemployment and loneliness could be driving alcohol use.
• Rates of alcohol liver disease have increased as alcohol sales and alcohol use have risen.
• Over time, alcohol liver disease may lead to cirrhosis, which can be deadly.
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In the 11 months since the pandemic began, drinking rates and alcohol sales have been steadily increasing.
Doctors have been warning it’s a concern, and some say we’re already seeing the consequences,…

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