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What three diseases does smoking increase the risk of?
What three diseases does smoking increase the risk of?
How does smoking increase your risk of heart attacks?
How does smoking increase your risk of heart attacks?
Causes fatty material to build up in arteries, reducing blood flow and oxygen supply to heart cells.
How can smoking cause cancer?
How can smoking cause cancer?
Causes DNA to mutate, so cells multiply rapidly, forming a tumor.
What three factors are needed for "good health?"
What three factors are needed for "good health?"
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Does poor health effect our chances of catching an infectious disease?
Does poor health effect our chances of catching an infectious disease?
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What effect can factors like high levels of stress and low levels of social support have?
What effect can factors like high levels of stress and low levels of social support have?
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Excessive alcohol can damage families and friendships.
Excessive alcohol can damage families and friendships.
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Drinking alcohol in moderation is very bad for your health
Drinking alcohol in moderation is very bad for your health
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Injury and disease from alcohol misuse costs the NHS billions of pounds a year.
Injury and disease from alcohol misuse costs the NHS billions of pounds a year.
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Excessive alcohol use only ever effects the health of the person drinking.
Excessive alcohol use only ever effects the health of the person drinking.
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Alcohol misuse can affect an individual's mental health.
Alcohol misuse can affect an individual's mental health.
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What is cirrhosis?
What is cirrhosis?
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Cirrhosis is when your liver and kidneys are damaged
Cirrhosis is when your liver and kidneys are damaged
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Liver damage is called cirrhosis
Liver damage is called cirrhosis
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Cirrhosis can be reversed
Cirrhosis can be reversed
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Excessive drinking can cause cirrhosis of the stomach.
Excessive drinking can cause cirrhosis of the stomach.
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Drinking only has short-term effects.
Drinking only has short-term effects.
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Drinking excessive alcohol will damage the brain making it less effective
Drinking excessive alcohol will damage the brain making it less effective
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Heavy drinking can cause mental illness as well as physical illness.
Heavy drinking can cause mental illness as well as physical illness.
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Alcohol can not pass through the placenta into an unborn child.
Alcohol can not pass through the placenta into an unborn child.
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What is the organ that processes alcohol?
What is the organ that processes alcohol?
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What is the name of the disease caused by alcohol scarring the liver until it stops working?
What is the name of the disease caused by alcohol scarring the liver until it stops working?
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Why is it illegal to drink alcohol and drive a motor vehicle?
Why is it illegal to drink alcohol and drive a motor vehicle?
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Why might some drinkers not be aware they are drinking to excess?
Why might some drinkers not be aware they are drinking to excess?
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What is the organ that allows alcohol to pass from the mother to the developing baby?
What is the organ that allows alcohol to pass from the mother to the developing baby?
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Excessive alcohol use can have a negative effect on ______ and local communities.
Excessive alcohol use can have a negative effect on ______ and local communities.
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Study Notes
How Does Alcohol Affect Health?
- Alcohol negatively impacts physical, mental, and social well-being, increasing the risk of communicable diseases.
- Treating alcohol-related health issues costs the NHS significantly (approximately £3 billion annually).
- Alcohol use negatively affects families and communities.
- Excessive alcohol use can damage relationships and friendships.
- Drinking in moderation isn't necessarily good for health.
- Alcohol misuse can cause a wide range of health problems, including liver failure.
- Health issues caused by alcohol misuse cost the NHS billions annually.
- Overall alcohol use only affects the individual consuming it.
- Alcohol use can harm an individual's mental health.
Short-Term Effects of Alcohol
- Slowed reaction time
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired memory
- Slurred speech
- Changes in sleep patterns and mood
- Increased anxiety and depression
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
- Brain shrinkage
- Memory problems
- Psychiatric problems
- Long-term care may be required
Alcohol and the Placenta
- Alcohol can pass from the mother to the unborn child through the placenta.
- This can hinder the baby's growth and, in severe cases, lead to fetal alcohol syndrome.
Cirrhosis
- Cirrhosis is a liver disease marked by scarring.
- The scarring irreversibly damages liver function.
- Alcohol is a significant cause of cirrhosis.
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This quiz explores the various effects of alcohol on health, both short-term and long-term. It addresses how alcohol use can negatively affect physical, mental, and social well-being, leading to significant health issues and financial costs for healthcare systems. Test your knowledge on this important topic affecting individuals and communities.
