Abstract
Alcoholic liver disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Alcohol is implicated in more than 50% of liver-related deaths in the United States, and complications of alcoholism contribute to one-quarter of a million deaths annually. Also, alcoholic liver disease is a major health care cost expenditure, accounting for nearly $3 billion annually.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 289-297 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780203502747 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780849370182 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)