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    Global epidemiology of alcohol-associated liver disease in adolescents and young adults
    (2024) Danpanichkul, Pojsakorn; Chen, Vincent L.; Tothanarungroj, Primrose; Kaewdech, Apichat; Kanjanakot, Yatawee; Fangsaard, Panisara; Wattanachayakul, Phuuwadith; Duangsonk, Kwanjit; Kongarin, Siwanart; Yang, Ju Dong; Wong, Robert J.; Noureddin, Mazen; Diaz, Luis Antonio; Arab, Juan Pablo; Liangpunsakul, Suthat; Wijarnpreecha, Karn
    Background and AimsThe objective of the study was to analyse the prevalence, incidence, and death of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) among adolescents and young adults globally, continentally, and nationally, focusing on trends over time.MethodsThe study analysed data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study between 2000 and 2019. It examined ALD's prevalence, incidence, and death in adolescents and young adults aged 15-29, segmented by region, nation, and sociodemographic index. The analysis utilised Joinpoint regression modelling to calculate the annual per cent change (APC) in the rate of these parameters over time.ResultsIn 2019, there were 281,450 ALD prevalences, 18,930 incidences, and 3190 deaths among adolescents and young adults globally. From 2000 to 2019, the age-adjusted prevalence rate per 100,000 increased in the 25-29 age group (APC: +0.6%, p = 0.003), remained stable among ages 20-24 (p = 0.302) and ages 15-19 (p = 0.160). Prevalence increased significantly from age 15-19 to 20-24 (19-fold increase) and from age 20-24 to 25-29 (2.5-fold increase). ALD prevalence rates increased in all age groups in adolescents and young adults in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region. Around three-quarters of countries and territories experienced an increase in ALD incidence rates in young adults.ConclusionOver two decades, the burden of ALD among adolescents and young adults has increased globally. The study emphasises the importance of public health policies aimed at reducing alcohol consumption and preventing ALD among younger populations.
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    Global epidemiology of alcohol-related liver disease, liver cancer, and alcohol use disorder, 2000–2021
    (2025) Danpanichkul, Pojsakorn; Díaz Piga, Luis Antonio; Suparan, Kanokphong; Tothanarungroj, Primrose; Sirimangklanurak, Supapitch; Auttapracha, Thanida; Blaney, Hanna L.; Sukphutanan, Banthoon; Pang, Yanfang; Kongarin, Siwanart; Idalsoaga, Francisco; Fuentes-López, Eduardo; Leggio, Lorenzo; Noureddin, Mazen; White, Trenton M.; Louvet, Alexandre; Mathurin, Philippe; Loomba, Rohit; Kamath, Patrick S.; Rehm, Jürgen; Lazarus, Jeffrey V.; Wijarnpreecha, Karn; Arab Verdugo, Juan Pablo
    Background/Aims Alcohol represents a leading burden of disease worldwide, including alcohol use disorder (AUD) and alcohol-related liver disease (ALD). We aim to assess the global burden of AUD, ALD, and alcohol-attributable primary liver cancer between 2000–2021. Methods We registered the global and regional trends of AUD, ALD, and alcohol-related liver cancer using data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 Study, the largest and most up-to-date global epidemiology database. We estimated the annual percent change (APC) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) to assess changes in age-standardized rates over time. Results In 2021, there were 111.12 million cases of AUD, 3.02 million cases of ALD, and 132,030 cases of alcohol-attributable primary liver cancer. Between 2000 and 2021, there was a 14.66% increase in AUD, a 38.68% increase in ALD, and a 94.12% increase in alcohol-attributable primary liver cancer prevalence. While the age-standardized prevalence rate for liver cancer from alcohol increased (APC 0.59%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.52 to 0.67%) over these years, it decreased for ALD (APC –0.71%; 95% CI –0.75 to –0.67%) and AUD (APC –0.90%; 95% CI –0.94 to –0.86%). There was significant variation by region, socioeconomic development level, and sex. During the last years (2019–2021), the prevalence, incidence, and death of ALD increased to a greater extent in females. Conclusions Given the high burden of AUD, ALD, and alcohol-attributable primary liver cancer, urgent measures are needed to prevent them at both global and national levels.
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    Letter: Optimising public health policies to combat alcohol-associated liver disease in youth—Authors' reply
    (2024) Danpanichkul, Pojsakorn; Tothanarungroj, Primrose; Díaz Piga, Luis Antonio; Arab Verdugo, Juan Pablo; Liangpunsakul, Suthat; Wijarnpreecha, Karn