Severe alcohol-related liver disease rises among young Victorians after Covid lockdowns
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A Burnet Institute study of 4,111 hospital admissions in Victoria found treatment for alcohol-related hepatitis surged after lockdowns began in March 2020 and remains well above pre-pandemic levels. Men accounted for 62.5% of admissions, while researchers linked the rise partly to stress and easier home alcohol delivery.
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