9 Key Takeaways
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ALD-related HCC mortality has surged by 41
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5% over 25 years.
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Highest burden observed in adults aged 65 and older.
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Non-Hispanic Whites and Hispanics are the most affected racial groups.
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The West region has the highest mortality rates.
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Females experienced a greater rise than males.
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AAMR increased significantly among Hispanic populations.
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Analysis included data from the CDC WONDER database.
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More research needed on national-level mortality trends.
In the past 25 years, mortality from alcoholic liver disease-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the U.S. surged by 412.5%, predominantly affecting older adults, women, and certain racial groups, particularly non-Hispanic Whites and Hispanics. Researchers from Yale analyzed CDC data, revealing a significant rise in age-adjusted mortality rates, especially among females and Hispanics. The Midwest and South faced the fastest increases, highlighting ALD-driven HCC as a growing public health concern, needing more extensive analysis and intervention.
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