"COVID-19 Pandemic Sees Surge in Alcohol-Related Deaths, CDC Reports"
The CDC reports that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were approximately 488 deaths per day attributed to excessive alcohol consumption, with a total of 178,307 alcohol-related deaths in 2020-2021, marking a 35% increase for women and 27% for men. Factors such as stress, loneliness, and mental health conditions may have contributed to this rise. Excessive drinking can lead to alcohol-related deaths linked to various causes such as cancer, falls, liver disease, and car crashes. The pandemic saw an increase in hard alcohol and wine purchases, and areas with strict lockdown measures, like California, experienced a significant number of alcohol-related deaths.