Liquor and Health

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What is the definition of liquor?

  • Alcoholic drinks that are infused with flavorings
  • Alcoholic drinks that are aged in barrels
  • Alcoholic drinks produced by distillation (correct)
  • Alcoholic drinks produced by fermentation

What makes liquors 'harder' than other alcoholic drinks?

  • Their higher ABV (correct)
  • Their aging process
  • Their flavorings
  • Their fermentation process

What is the ABV range for spirits?

  • More than 50%
  • Less than 20%
  • Less than 30%
  • 35-40% (correct)

What are liqueurs?

<p>Liquor bottled with added sugar and added flavorings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal status of distilling alcohol for personal use in the US?

<p>It is illegal without a license (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum amount of alcohol consumption per day according to WHO?

<p>20g (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the proportion of deaths attributable to alcohol in Europe?

<p>Approximately 7.8% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some effective policies recommended by WHO to reduce alcohol consumption?

<p>Increasing the price of alcohol, restricting access to alcohol, and implementing public health campaigns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the harmful health effects associated with consistent consumption of liquor over time?

<p>Higher mortality and other harmful health effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Liquor/Spirits

Alcoholic drinks made from fermented grains, fruits, or sugar, with high ABV.

Liqueurs

Liquor with added sugar and flavorings.

Alcohol Use Disorder

A broad term for drinking that causes harm or problems.

Alcohol's Effects

The concentration of alcohol affects the body differently. Any amount of alcohol can cause health problems.

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Alcohol and Life Expectancy

In Europe, alcohol variation relates to mortality rates and life expectancy for men.

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Worldwide Alcohol Deaths

Estimated 3 million deaths worldwide were due to alcohol consumption.

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Alcohol Harm in Europe

Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of premature death and disability in Europe, especially among men.

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Alcohol-Related Diseases

Alcohol is associated with over 200 diseases and injuries, including liver cirrhosis and cancer.

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WHO Alcohol Recommendations

WHO recommends no more than 20g of alcohol/day & policies to reduce consumption.

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Study Notes

Alcoholic drinks produced by distillation are known as liquor, spirits, distilled beverages, spirituous liquor, or hard liquor and are made from grains, fruits, vegetables, or sugar that have undergone alcoholic fermentation. Liquors are considered 'harder' than other alcoholic drinks due to their higher alcohol by volume (ABV). Examples of liquors include vodka, rum, gin, and tequila. Liquors are often aged in barrels or infused with flavorings to form a flavored liquor such as absinthe. Rapid consumption of a large amount of liquor can cause severe alcohol intoxication or alcohol poisoning, which can be fatal. Consistent consumption of liquor over time correlates with higher mortality and other harmful health effects. The term 'spirit' refers to liquor that should not contain added sugar and typically has 35–40% ABV. Liquor bottled with added sugar and added flavorings are known as liqueurs. Liquor generally has an alcohol concentration higher than 30% when bottled, and before being diluted for bottling it typically has a concentration over 50%. Distilling alcohol for personal use is legal in some countries, but in the US, it is illegal to distill beverage alcohol without a license. The flammability of liquor is applied in cooking techniques such as flambé. Different concentrations of alcohol in the human body have different effects on a person. Consumption of alcohol in any quantity can cause cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and reduce life expectancy. Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol use disorder," is a broad term for any drinking of alcohol that results in problems.Alcohol and Life Expectancy in Europe

  • Alcohol is the most important single factor behind the variation in mortality rates and life expectancy for men in Europe.
  • In heavily Islamic regions of the Caucasus, where alcohol consumption is forbidden, the life expectancy gap between women and men is five years.
  • In nearby Christian areas, the life expectancy gap between women and men is ten years.
  • In the Czech Republic, where beer predominates, the chance of a man dying between the ages of 15 and 60 is less than half that of nearby Ukraine.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that alcohol consumption in Europe is higher than in any other region of the world.
  • In 2016, an estimated 3 million deaths were attributed to alcohol consumption worldwide, representing 5.3% of all deaths.
  • In Europe, the proportion of deaths attributable to alcohol was higher, at approximately 7.8%.
  • Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of premature death and disability in Europe, particularly among men.
  • Alcohol-related harm is not limited to the individual drinker but also affects families, communities, and society as a whole.
  • Alcohol is associated with over 200 diseases and injuries, including liver cirrhosis, cancer, and injuries from road traffic accidents, violence, and falls.
  • The WHO recommends that individuals should not consume more than 20g of alcohol per day and that governments should implement policies to reduce alcohol consumption.
  • Effective policies include increasing the price of alcohol, restricting access to alcohol, and implementing public health campaigns to raise awareness of the harms associated with alcohol consumption.

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