5 edition of Alcohol and human health found in the catalog.
Alcohol and human health
Published
2007
by Oxford University Press in Oxford, New York
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-118) and index.
| Statement | edited by Lesley Smart. |
| Series | Introducing health science |
| Contributions | Smart, Lesley. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QP801.A3 A4148 2007 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xi, 127 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 127 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL21812918M |
| ISBN 10 | 0199237352 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780199237357 |
| LC Control Number | 2008273765 |
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The prevalence of alcohol use in the U.S. is widespread. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults from the National Health Interview Survey, the percent of adults 18 years of age and older who were current regular drinkers (at least 12 drinks in the past 12 months) was percent. Smoking and drinking are two lifestyle habits that get a lot of negative criticism in the health industry, and for good reason. They both cause multiple complications with the body that can range from mild to life-threatening. The only exception is moderate consumption of alcohol. One to two alcoholic beverages a day can actually be beneficial.
The answer has varied over time, but a widely accepted definition of moderate alcohol consumption — as endorsed by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Agriculture — is one drink or less per day for women or two drinks or less per day for men. The lower recommendation for women isn’t just because they. The effects of long-term alcohol use on the brain may be lifelong. Drinking also creates a higher risk for depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Drinking during puberty can also change hormones in the body. This can disrupt growth and puberty. Too much alcohol at one time can cause serious injury or death from alcohol poisoning. This can.
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