Impact of increased alcohol consumption during the <scp>COVID‐19</scp>–related lockdowns on admissions with liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding and pancreatitis in Melbourne, Victoria

Ngu, Natalie L. Y.; Boyd, David T.; Morgan, Beth; Surampudi, Anusha; Brown, Imogen; Bykersma, Chloe; Kennett, Grace; Yesmin, Anika; Peng, Ying; Bell, Sally; Le, Suong

doi:10.1111/imj.16042

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“…From these results, among people at risk for alcoholic AP, a 10% reduction in alcohol consumption might reduce the risk of developing AP. In Australia, AP admissions in 2020 decreased by nearly 20% compared with the same four months in 2019 [7]. Even after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, if lifestyle guidance can be provided to reduce the amount of alcohol consumed by each person, then it might lead to a further decrease in the number of AP patients.…”

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“…The number of patients with acute pancreatitis, which is well known to be caused mostly by alcohol consumption, can be expected to decrease as alcohol consumption decreases. Moreover, medical institutions were compelled to deal with COVID-19 patients during the spread of infection, consequently affecting systems providing ordinary medical care [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Some hospitals restricted elective surgeries, routine outpatient visits, and emergency department visits.…”

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Investigating COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on Acute Pancreatitis Development—From the Perspective of Alcohol Sales (Consumption) in a Japanese Regional Hospital

Sakuma,

Yamamiya,

Abe

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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[Aim and Background] People’s lifestyles changed considerably due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The number of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) can be expected to decrease as alcohol consumption decreases. This study was conducted to assess COVID-19 pandemic effects on AP patients in a Japanese regional hospital. [Methods] Based on the first and second states of emergency declarations in Tochigi Prefecture, the survey periods were set as follows: period A, 16 April–14 May; period B, 15 May–13 January; period C, 14 January–7 February; and period D, 8 February–15 April. Using data acquired in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, we retrospectively reviewed the number of patients admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of AP, and their clinical characteristics. [Results] According to a National Tax Agency survey, the average alcohol sales per adult in Tochigi Prefecture were 71.3 L in 2017 before the pandemic, and 64.0 L in 2021 under the pandemic. The number of AP patients in 2020 was 38% lower than in 2017. Comparing 2017 with 2020, the number of alcoholic AP patients was lower in 2020 (p = 0.007). [Conclusions] The findings suggest that COVID-19-pandemic-related lifestyle changes contributed to the decrease in AP patients.

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Investigating COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on Acute Pancreatitis Development—From the Perspective of Alcohol Sales (Consumption) in a Japanese Regional Hospital

Sakuma,

Yamamiya,

Abe

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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Alcohol-associated liver disease—Global epidemiology

Åberg,

Jiang,

Cortez-Pinto

et al. 2024

Hepatology

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Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), as highlighted in this narrative review, is a major public health concern, increasingly impacting global disease burden and premature mortality. In 2019, ALD accounted for the loss of 11 million life-years worldwide. The rising number of deaths and disability-adjusted life years attributed to ALD, particularly pronounced in America, are alarming. Projections suggest that the economic impact of ALD, as seen in the United States, could potentially double by 2040. ALD is increasingly prevalent among younger adults and has become the leading cause for liver transplantation in both America and Europe. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the existing trend was further amplified as high-risk drinking patterns coincided with a rise in hospital admissions for alcohol-associated hepatitis and increased ALD-related mortality. The prevalence of ALD is estimated at 3.5% in the general population, 26.0% among hazardous drinkers, and 55.1% among those with alcohol use disorders. Alarmingly, five-year mortality rates for ALD patients exceed 50%, with even higher rates in more advanced disease stages. Methodological challenges, such as underreporting, diagnostic difficulties, and variability in registry data quality, complicate the accurate assessment of the impact of ALD. Additionally, the contribution of alcohol to the progression of other liver diseases is often underacknowledged in healthcare registries, leading to a significant underestimation of its broader implications for liver health. Addressing the growing ALD concern requires robust public health initiatives, heightened awareness, refined diagnostic techniques, and comprehensive epidemiological studies. These measures are vital to tackle the increasing prevalence of ALD and mitigate its extensive impact on individuals and healthcare systems.

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Impact of increased alcohol consumption during the COVID‐19–related lockdowns on admissions with liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding and pancreatitis in Melbourne, Victoria

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Investigating COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on Acute Pancreatitis Development—From the Perspective of Alcohol Sales (Consumption) in a Japanese Regional Hospital

Investigating COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on Acute Pancreatitis Development—From the Perspective of Alcohol Sales (Consumption) in a Japanese Regional Hospital

Alcohol-associated liver disease—Global epidemiology

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