Immediate rebound
1,830 deaths
Drinkers return to pre-pandemic levels from 2022
Lower risk drinkers
7,153
Return to pre-pandemic levels, heavier drinkers continue drinking at pandemic levels
Increasing consumption
25,192
Those who reduced consumption return to pre-pandemic levels, those who increased drinking, increase it further as bars, pubs, restaurants open
An increase in drinking, which began during the pandemic, could lead to 25,000 additional deaths over the next 20 years
Additional alcohol-attributable deaths by 2042 under three scenarios, England
Immediate rebound
1,830 deaths
Drinkers return to pre-pandemic levels from 2022
Lower risk drinkers
7,153
Return to pre-pandemic levels, heavier drinkers continue drinking at pandemic levels
Increasing consumption
25,192
Those who reduced consumption return to pre-pandemic levels, those who increased drinking, increase it further as bars, pubs, restaurants open