Insights around AUD patient burden
Over the years, AUD has emerged as a pressing global health challenge, with prevalence steadily rising, particularly in the United States and parts of Europe. This upward trend is fueled by modern lifestyle pressures, work-related stress, anxiety, and shifting social habits, as well as increased exposure to medications that may contribute to dependency.
Prevalence patterns vary widely across regions. In Asian countries, including Japan, relatively low rates of AUD are attributed to cultural norms and generally lower alcohol consumption per capita.
In contrast, the United States exhibits a markedly higher prevalence, with rec...
