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CDC: 51.6% Surge in Alcohol-Linked Hypertension Deaths

6/21/2025

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A startling CDC report uncovers a 51.6% surge in hypertension deaths linked to excessive drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming around 21,137 lives each year. Alarmingly, over 60% of these victims are women. This grim statistic underscores the urgent need for revised dietary guidelines to combat the rising tide of alcohol-related fatalities in the U.S.

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A startling CDC report uncovers a 51.6% surge in hypertension deaths linked to excessive drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming around 21,137 lives each year. Alarmingly, over 60% of these victims are women. This grim statistic underscores the urgent need for revised dietary guidelines to combat the rising tide of alcohol-related fatalities in the U.S.