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COVID-19 and Alcohol Poisoning: A Fatal Competition
Mohammad Heidari1, Nasrin Sayfouri2
1Community-Oriented Nursing Midwifery Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|March 25, 2021
Summary
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Iran saw a surge in alcohol poisoning due to misinformation. Consuming alcohol does not prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and leads to severe health consequences.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Toxicology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rise in alcohol poisoning in Iran.
- Misinformation circulated that alcohol consumption could prevent or treat COVID-19.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and analyze the increase in alcohol poisoning during the COVID-19 outbreak in Iran.
- To investigate the causes and outcomes of methanol poisoning linked to COVID-19 misinformation.
Main Methods:
- Data collection from emergency centers and the Iranian Ministry of Health.
- Analysis of news reports and field data regarding alcohol poisoning incidents.
- Correlation of poisoning rates with the COVID-19 pandemic timeline.
Main Results:
- Over 6150 cases of methanol poisoning reported by May 20, 2020.
- 804 deaths attributed to methanol poisoning during the study period.
- A significant contributing factor was the false belief in alcohol's efficacy against COVID-19.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a critical public health issue driven by dangerous misinformation.
- Urgent public health messaging is needed to counter false beliefs about alcohol and COVID-19.
- Mass media should openly address the severe risks of consuming counterfeit alcohol, especially among youth.
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