American Journal of Transplantation · 2021 · 22 citations · 11 references
MedicineInternal MedicineBehavioral EpidemiologyHepatologyTransplant SurgeryAlcohol Use EpidemiologyLiver DiseaseLiver TransplantationViral HepatitisAdult Liver TransplantationAlcohol-associated Liver Disease TransplantationAlcohol-related Liver Disease CareAlcohol-related Liver InjuryDemographic HeterogeneityLiver Transplantation Management
This article describes the prevalence, frequency, and intensity of binge alcohol drinking among US adults. Prevalence was highest among adults aged 25-34 years old, men, non-Hispanic whites, those with higher income levels, and those with a college degree. This report highlights the potential demographic shifts that may be reflected in the increasing practice of liver transplantation for acute alcohol-related hepatitis. This article describes the prevalence, frequency, and intensity of binge alcohol drinking among US adults. Prevalence was highest among adults aged 25-34 years old, men, non-Hispanic whites, those with higher income levels, and those with a college degree. This report highlights the potential demographic shifts that may be reflected in the increasing practice of liver transplantation for acute alcohol-related hepatitis.
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