2020
DOI: 10.24141/2/4/2/8
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Abstract: Introduction. Heavy and chronic alcohol use connotes frequent, continuous and persistent consumption of alcoholic drinks over an extended period of time. Importantly, heavy consumption of alcohol causes many health problems to the drinker and the society at large, as over 5.1% of the global burden of morbidity and injuries are attributable to alcohol usage alone. Aim. The purpose of this study is to identify some of the noncommunicable diseases that are associated with chronic alcohol consumption through a sys… Show more

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“…In addition, the use of alcohol is attributable to 10% and 3% of all cases of cancer in men and women, respectively, in Europe [ 28 , 29 ]. Similarly, alcohol consumption increases the risk of other chronic non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases, all of which increase the risk of developing cancer, as well as deaths from cancer [ 30 ].…”
Section: Abstinence or Reduction In The Consumption Of Alcoholmentioning
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“…In addition, the use of alcohol is attributable to 10% and 3% of all cases of cancer in men and women, respectively, in Europe [ 28 , 29 ]. Similarly, alcohol consumption increases the risk of other chronic non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases, all of which increase the risk of developing cancer, as well as deaths from cancer [ 30 ].…”
Section: Abstinence or Reduction In The Consumption Of Alcoholmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…28,29) Similarly, alcohol consumption increases the risk of other chronic non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases, all of which increase the risk of developing cancer, as well as deaths from cancer. 30) With respect to the deleterious impact of alcohol consumption on health, as well as its promoting role in the development of cancer and other chronic non-communicable diseases, it is recommended that all intake of alcohol should be reduced to the barest minimum; a total stoppage to all forms of alcohol consumption is beneficial for the prevention of cancer. 28,31) Although various regulatory health bodies in many countries usually recommend the daily consumption of alcohol in healthy individuals not to exceed two drinks and one drink for men and women, respectively, there are no scientific findings and bases that support this as a safe level of alcohol consumption, while all types of alcoholic beverages, either wines, beers, or spirits, all exert similar risk effects for the development of cancer.…”
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