HLTH102 Lecture Notes - Kidney Stone Disease, Binge Drinking, Standard Drink
26 Mar 2013
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Health effects: large consumption (5 or more drinks on one occasion (binge drinking), associated with a fair number of effects. Its related to cancer, blood problems, liver, stomach, pancreas, and cvd, Inflammation is major cause of alcohol: small or moderate consumption has health benefits. Low levels of drinking is positive impacts on your brain and diabetes. Higher bone mineral density: effect link with both small and large consumption. Reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis, reduced risk of gallstones. From a health policy standpoint, there isn"t a lot of policies for alcohol because sometimes it"s good for you in moderate consumption though. Given that there are health risks and health benefits from alcohol consumption, the government. Promotes alcohol use- the run the lcbo and outlets; they promote access to alcohol. Prevent alcohol use- age restrictions, drinking and driving, police are in play too.
