Data & Statistics
Is the percentage of alcohol-attributable deaths higher among men or among women?
The percentage of alcohol-attributable deaths is higher among men.
List 1 factor for different engagement with alcohol on the individual and on the population level.
E.g. genetics; e.g. anything related to cultural/societal factors
Name 3 health conditions, which are causally related to the harmful use of alcohol.
Examples of various heart & cardiovascular problems, liver & pancreas conditions, CDs, certain cancers, neurological and psychiatric conditions
Name 3 psychiatric disorders, which are related to alcohol consumption.
E.g. alcohol dependence, dementia, depression, anxiety
Alcohol consumption causes death and disability relatively ______ (early/late) in life.
Alcohol consumption causes death and disability relatively early in life.
In people aged 20–39 years, approximately 13.5% of total deaths are attributable to alcohol.
Social norms around alcohol are broadly shaped by _______.
Social norms around alcohol are broadly shaped by the media through advertising, product placements and narratives across a variety of sources, including films, television, social media channels and other forms of entertainment.
List 3 types of cancer, which can be associated with alcohol consumption.
E.g. cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and oesophagus, as well as liver, breast and colorectal cancer
Name 3 short-term mental/behavioural effects of alcohol.
E.g. lower doses: decreased inhibition, decreased tension and anxiety.
Soon: more negative feelings such as anger, depression or anxiety - regardless of the initial mood. Alcohol also slows down information processes.
How many calories are in a gram of alcohol?
7 calories per gram, which is almost as many as a gram of fat.
The alcohol industry has been utilising marketing targeted at young people as a whole and ______ specifically.
Since the release of flavoured alcoholic blends in the 1980s, the alcohol industry has been utilising marketing targeted at young people as a whole and young women specifically.
What is a non-harmful amount of alcohol for men and women?
Although moderate alcohol intake may have long-term CV benefits, even low consumption may have some risk and therefore no amount of consumption can be considered non-harmful.
According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (US) "moderate" alcohol consumption refers to ≤1 and 2 drinks/day for women and men, respectively.
How can alcohol consumption impact the risk of suicide?
Because alcohol can make you lose your inhibitions and act more impulsively, it may lead to actions such as self-harm or suicide. Heavy drinking is also linked to suicidal thoughts and attempts.
The majority of alcohol-related costs stem from _____.
The majority of alcohol-related costs stem from productivity losses.
Among the ethnic and cultural groups surveyed in a study conducted in the US, _____ have the highest overall alcohol consumption from the age of 12, while _______ report the highest binge drinking rates.
Among the ethnic and cultural groups surveyed in a study conducted in the US, Whites have the highest overall alcohol consumption from the age of 12 (57.4 %), while Native Americans report the highest binge drinking rates (30.2 per cent)
What is the connection between alcohol consumption and communicable diseases?
Alcohol acts as an immunosuppressant.
Therefore, excessive consumption weakens the immune system and makes the body much more susceptible to communicable diseases.
How are alcohol consumption and anxiety linked in the short term and in the long term?
As a relaxant, alcohol can give you a very short-lived feeling of relaxation – but this quickly disappears.
If you rely on alcohol to cover your anxiety, you may soon find yourself drinking more and more to relax. Over time, this can lead to alcohol dependence.
You may also find a hangover makes your anxiety worse.