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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report highlighting the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global health, particularly on life expectancy. According to the report, the global life expectancy declined by 1.8 years to 71.4 years between 2019 and 2021, erasing almost ten years of advancements. The report also underscores the unequal impact of the pandemic, with regions such as the Americas and Southeast Asia experiencing a significant decline in life expectancy, while the Western Pacific Region saw minimal effects.

Alcohol-related deaths in the UK have reached a record high, with experts attributing the increase to the continuation of pandemic-related trends. In 2022, there were 10,048 deaths from alcohol-specific causes, marking a 32.8% increase compared to 2019. Alcoholic liver disease was the leading cause of these deaths, and rates were significantly higher among men.