"Pandemic-Related Alcohol Abuse Linked to 488 Daily Deaths, CDC Reports"
A new report from the CDC reveals that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States experienced an average of about 488 deaths per day from excessive alcohol drinking, marking a 29% increase from 2016-17 to 2020-21. The spike in alcohol-related deaths affected all ages, with a larger increase for women, and was attributed to factors such as stress, loneliness, and social isolation during the pandemic. The report suggests implementing policies to limit alcohol access and increase its price, as well as promoting strategies to prevent excessive drinking and reduce alcohol-related harm.