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The Surprising Surge in Liver Disease

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The Surprising Surge in Liver Disease

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The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the physical and mental health of the global population. Across the health care sector, delayed screenings, postponed check-ups and cancelled appointments have led to the late diagnosis and retroactive treatment of numerous health conditions. And episodic surges in infections continue to place stress and pressure on mental health. Interestingly, new and sometimes unexpected health care trends have begun to emerge.

Our habits changed drastically as COVID-19 spread, streets emptied and lockdowns were enforced, and the repercussions of some of these newly acquired habits are now beginning to come to the fore. During the pandemic, many have used newly-acquired coping mechanisms to deal with the strain provoked by the situation. Increased use of alcohol in this capacity has been seen across the world, and in some cases it has extended to evolve into dependency. And with the prolonged nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated stress and anxiety, this trend is unlikely to end anytime soon.

Cigna explored the surge in liver disease further, click here to read the full report.

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