Rise in alcohol‐linked hepatitis has more adverse impact on women
A cohort study from Canada has found that although the overall prevalence of alcohol‐associated hepatitis is greater among young males than young females, women experience a considerably higher risk of related adverse outcomes. This includes a 47% higher risk of cirrhosis in young women.
Authors
- Gary A. Enos
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adaw.34437
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00