PHO Rounds: Epidemiology and Outcomes of Alcohol-associated Liver Disease in Adolescents

This edition of PHO Rounds highlights the substantial increase in liver-related end organ complications and mortality from alcohol experienced by adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Ontario, with specific attention to the consequences of alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH). We will highlight how alcohol is impacting AYAs in the setting of liberalization of access to alcohol in the general population. These results should impact public health policy related to alcohol. Currently, there are no multidisciplinary programs available for individuals who have been discharged after an episode of AH and our data supports the need to develop a strategy which could ultimately reduce mortality in these young adults.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
-Recognize the spectrum of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD)
-Appreciate the changing epidemiology of ALD among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Ontario during changes to alcohol policy and COVID-19
-Describe the outcomes after a first presentation of alcohol-associated hepatitis in AYAs in Ontario
Presenter(s): Dr. Jennifer Flemming
The presentation can be found here: www.publicheal...