15 Random Facts About Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Drinking alcohol shows health benefits as well as adverse effects on the body. In this article, you will learn interesting random facts about alcohol consumption.

random facts about alcohol consumption

These are random facts about alcohol consumption

1. Heavy consumption of alcohol is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.

2. Alcohol consumption may show an adverse effect on your health if you have type 1 diabetes.

3. According to a study of 11,269 adults from rural China shows that heavy drinking alcohol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease and hypertension. Researchers did not find a significant association between moderate alcohol consumption and coronary heart disease for hypertension.

4. A meta-analysis of 122 reports and 35 observational studies showed that heavy alcohol consumption may increase the risk of stroke while moderate consumption of alcohol may decrease the risk of stroke.

5. Regularly heavy consumption of alcohol alters brain function and decreases cognitive performance while regular light or moderate consumption of alcohol may have a protective impact.

6. Research published in Osteoporosis International found that there is an association between heavy alcohol consumption and hip fracture risk. Hip fracture risk decreases with light or moderate levels of alcohol consumption.

7. A research paper published in journal alcohol found that weekly household income of non-drinkers was less than alcohol drinkers in Ireland.

8. According to research, the risk of cancer increases with higher alcohol consumption and there is no safe level of drinking.

9. There is a close connection between excessive alcohol consumption and chances to commit acts of violence in older persons.

10. The study of 49,321 Swedish males found lower results on IQ tests are associated with high consumption of alcohol. 

11. The hangover effect of alcohol consumption decreases athletic performance by 11.4%. Athletes should avoid consumption of alcohol.

12. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of communicable diseases such as HIV.

13. Alcohol is responsible for 3 million deaths per year worldwide, which represents 5.3% off deaths.

14. Consumption of alcohol is associated with cancers of oral cavity, liver, colon, rectum. 

15. Absorption of sodium and water is inhibited due to alcohol intake. Alcohol consumption may develop diarrhea in alcoholics. 


Conclusion

Consumption of alcohol is heavily associated with adverse effects on health. It affects almost every part of your body. Its consumption increases the chances of liver cancer, abnormal mental behavior. It may alter brain function. Heavy consumption of alcohol is related to heart diseases. You should not start drinking alcohol or stop as soon as possible. 

References:

1. Sjölund, S., Hemmingsson, T. and Allebeck, P. (2015), IQ and Level of Alcohol Consumption—Findings from a National Survey of Swedish Conscripts. Alcohol Clin Exp Res, 39: 548-555. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12656

2. O’Brien, C.P. & Lyons, F. Sports Med (2000) 29: 295. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200029050-00001

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