Physiological Impacts of Alcohol Related Harm
The physiological harm associated with long term alcohol use vary
between mild impact and life threatening conditions. Below are some
ooccurringst frequently occuring health hazards associated with alcohol
use:
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Alcohol can increase blood pressure and may lead to arrhythmias,
shortness of breath, cardiac failure or circulatory
problems.
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Cancer
- Medical
research suggests that excessive alcohol use is linked to
various forms of cancer.
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Weight Problems and
Obesity
- Alcohol use and weight gain are
related. Alcohol adds calories to a normal diet and may increase
appetite. Coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol
use can lead to weight gain.
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Liver Disease
- Cirrhosis of
the liver is strongly related to excessive and long term alcohol
use.
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