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The CDC issued this new report, and it looks at both deaths directly tied to alcohol, like cirrhosis of the liver, as well as indirect deaths, like injuries and certain types of cancer.
It found that, in just five years, alcohol-related deaths rose by 29 percent. By 2021, alcohol contributed to the deaths of more than 178,000 Americans that year. That's about 500 people a day lost because of consuming wine, beer, or other alcohol.
For a broader look at these findings, we're joined again by Keith Humphreys. He's a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.
Keith, very good to have you back on the "NewsHour."
Were you surprised? I mean, this is your field of study. Were you surprised by these numbers and how much they had ticked upwards?
Keith Humphreys, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University: Sadly, I am not.
We noticed during the pandemic that certain groups of the population were increasing their drinking, including drinking alone and drinking in large amounts. And, also, there's been a long-term trend. Although cost of living is going up for many things, it is not for alcohol. Alcohol is very cheap in the United States right now, in historical terms. And when it's cheap, Americans tend to drink more, and that's where you get, unfortunately, these kinds of really tragic numbers.
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