Alcohol (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards
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Binge drinking definition (Australia)
Binge drinking definition (Australia)
4+ standard drinks in one sitting
What is alcoholism?
What is alcoholism?
Cannot stop drinking once started; constant desire to drink
% of Australia's disease burden from alcohol (2015)
% of Australia's disease burden from alcohol (2015)
4.5%
What is FASD?
What is FASD?
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder from prenatal alcohol exposure
% of alcohol burden experienced by males
% of alcohol burden experienced by males
71%
Fatal vs non-fatal alcohol burden split (%)
Fatal vs non-fatal alcohol burden split (%)
61% fatal, 39% non-fatal
% of alcohol use disorder burden caused by alcohol
% of alcohol use disorder burden caused by alcohol
100%
Cancer types linked to alcohol (name 3+)
Cancer types linked to alcohol (name 3+)
Mouth, throat, stomach, bowel, liver, breast
Main burden contributors under age 55
Main burden contributors under age 55
Injuries & mental health/substance use disorders
What is cirrhosis?
What is cirrhosis?
Permanent liver damage from scarring