A disease influenced by complex social factors that should not be neglected

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) encompasses liver damage caused by chronic, excessive alcohol consumption. Credit: Tao Sun, Bing Zhang, Xiaofeng Feng, Nafei Huang Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a major cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality globally. Chronic alcohol consumption, a primary driver of ALD, leads to a spectrum of liver conditions ranging from fatty liver to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. In China, the incidence of ALD has been rising at an alarming rate, reflecting the country’s rapid economic growth and changing social norms around alcohol consumption. This paper explores the complex social factors influencing ALD in China, the complications associated Read More