AI Article Synopsis
- Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 lockdown on individuals dependent on alcohol in India.
- Method: Researchers analyzed hospital data in Bangalore to track changes in cases of severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome during the lockdown period.
- Results: Findings indicated a significant increase in cases, rising from an average of 4 to 8 per day, highlighting a critical health issue related to the lockdown for those with alcohol use disorders.
Article Abstract
Aim: To assess the impact of COVID-19-related lockdown in India on alcohol-dependent persons.
Method: We examined the change in the incidence of severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome presenting to hospitals in the city of Bangalore.
Results: A changepoint analysis of the time series data (between 01.01.20 to 11.04.20) showed an increase in the average number of cases from 4 to 8 per day (likelihood ratio test: χ2 = 72, df = 2, P < 0.001).
Conclusion: An unintended consequence of the lockdown was serious illness in some patients with alcohol use disorders.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7239212 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agaa042 | DOI Listing |
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