Adverse outcomes are linked to alcoholic liver disease and alcohol use disorder, indicating important areas to monitor in coming years.
After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use increased sharply in Canada , ultimately leading to a 24% jump in alcohol-related deaths and a 14% rise in alcohol-related hospitalizations during the first 2 years alone, according to new research.
In 2020, retail alcohol sales volume increased by 2.1%, compared with the year before, marking the largest increase in more than a decade. This observation indicates a population-level increase in alcohol consumption, Shi said. During that same time, 26% of Canadian adults reported increased alcohol consumption, and 18% reported heavy drinking, which was defined as at least five drinks for men and at least four drinks for women during a single occasion.
In addition, alcohol-related hospitalizations increased by 8.1% during that time, with a 14% increase in 2020 and 2021. This finding equaled 7142 excess hospitalizations. Seasonal patterns emerged, with more hospitalizations during the summer than in the winter. Younger adults had the highest increases in excess deaths and excess hospitalizations . Mortality rose by 55.4% in those aged 25-44 years, 19.1% in those aged 45-64 years, and 2.6% in those aged 65 years or older.
“Our findings highlight the importance of timely interventions to prevent high-risk drinking from developing into AUD or ALD, both of which demonstrated rising trends before the pandemic and continued at increasing rates during the pandemic,” Shi said. “Addressing alcohol-related harms may require a multifaceted approach involving public health interventions, alcohol policy and regulation, and appropriate health services.
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