Epidemiology of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Including Increasing Burden in Young Adults and Females Especially Since Covid-19 Pandemic.

Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) was already on the rise globally when the advent of coronavirus disease 2019 further accelerated this trend. ALD has emerged as the leading cause for liver transplantation in the United States. The pandemic has not only intensified the prevalence of ALD but has also highlighted significant disparities in its impact, particularly, among young adults and women. This review aims to dissect the complex landscape of ALD, focusing on gender, race, and emerging risk factors in the context of the current global health crisis.