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Urgent Call as Alcohol Deaths Surge 54% by 2044

3/18/2025

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Doctors and Alcohol Focus Scotland are sounding the alarm over a staggering 54% projected increase in chronic liver disease by 2044, largely driven by alcohol consumption. With 1,277 alcohol-related deaths in 2023 alone, they are calling for urgent government action, including stricter marketing regulations and enhanced public health initiatives to combat this looming crisis.

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Doctors and Alcohol Focus Scotland are sounding the alarm over a staggering 54% projected increase in chronic liver disease by 2044, largely driven by alcohol consumption. With 1,277 alcohol-related deaths in 2023 alone, they are calling for urgent government action, including stricter marketing regulations and enhanced public health initiatives to combat this looming crisis.