Note the Pandemic Bump. Overall trend lines for both CA and USA still heading north.

CA only. USA death rates probably show a similar pattern.

CA statistics. NOTE the ASIAN RATE.

Excessive drinking during the covid-19 pandemic increased alcoholic liver disease deaths so much that the condition killed more Californians than car accidents or breast cancer, a KFF Health News analysis has found. Lockdowns made people feel isolated, depressed, and anxious, leading some to increase their alcohol intake. Alcohol sales rose during the pandemic, with especially large jumps in the consumption of spirits.

Excessive Drinking During the Pandemic Increased Alcoholic Liver Disease Death Rates — https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/excessive-drinking-during-the-pandemic-increased-alcoholic-liver-disease-death-rates/

Yes it’s Sunday morning and I’m thinking about single malt Scotch because I ran out.

Take Home Lesson for UW Professionals

The highest mortality rates were Gen X and Boomers.

Memo to Self

Think before you drink.