The Liver Meeting 2019-Global Burden, Social and Economic Impact of Alcoholic Liver Disease

Global Burden, Social and Economic Impact of Alcoholic Liver Disease

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The video transcript discusses the global burden, social, and economic impact of alcoholic liver disease. It highlights the misleading portrayal of alcohol in advertising, the high number of current drinkers worldwide, and the increasing trends of alcohol consumption, particularly heavy drinking. The transcript emphasizes the significant health consequences of alcohol, such as liver-related mortality, alcohol use disorders, and premature deaths associated with alcohol consumption. It also delves into the interaction between alcohol consumption, socioeconomic status, and comorbidities like obesity. The transcript concludes by underscoring the need for comprehensive interventions at both the societal and individual levels to address the complexities of alcohol-related issues.

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Presenter: Sumeet K. Asrani

Keywords

alcoholic liver disease

health consequences

alcohol consumption trends

comprehensive interventions

socioeconomic status