How does alcohol affect human health? (Part 2)

Type 2 diabetes affects about 8% of the world's population. Occurs when blood sugar levels are abnormally high, type 2 diabetes is caused by reduced absorption of glucose, or blood sugar, by cells, also known as insulin resistance .

Drinking alcohol in moderation seems to reduce symptoms of insulin resistance, preventing diabetes. Therefore, drinking alcohol with meals can reduce blood sugar increases by 16% compared to drinking water. In fact, the risk of diabetes generally tends to decrease with moderate alcohol consumption.

Cancer is a serious disease caused by the abnormal growth of cells.

Alcohol consumption is one of the risk factors for cancer of the mouth , throat, colon, breast and liver.

Cells in the mouth and throat are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of alcohol.

Even light alcohol consumption – one drink a day – is associated with a 20% increased risk of mouth and throat cancer. The incidence of pathology increases with consumption. Consuming more than four glasses of alcohol a day can increase your risk of mouth and throat cancer fivefold, as well as increase your risk of breast, colon and liver cancer.

Alcohol abuse during pregnancy is the leading cause of birth defects in women. Drinking alcohol early in pregnancy poses particular risks to fetal development. In fact, alcohol can have a negative impact on development, growth, intelligence and behavior – potentially affecting the child for the rest of his life.

An estimated 12% of Americans are believed to have been dependent on alcohol, or abused, at least once in their lives. Alcoholism is one of the major causes of alcohol violence and disability in America and is a contributing factor to many different diseases. Many factors can influence a person's alcohol use habits, such as family history, social environment, mental health, and genetics.

Symptoms of alcoholism include uncontrollable cravings for alcohol, loss of control and self-control when drinking alcohol. Therefore, when drinking habits begin to have a negative impact on quality of life, users may show signs of alcohol abuse and addiction.

Chronic alcohol abuse can cause serious health effects, affecting the entire function of the body, thereby causing diseases. For example, alcoholism can cause liver damage, including cirrhosis , brain damage, heart failure, diabetes, cancer, and infections.

Recommendations for alcoholic beverage intake are usually based on the amount of a standard drink. However, many people do not have a correct concept of what a standard measuring cup is. In the United States, the standard measure of alcoholic beverages is one that contains 14 grams of alcohol. Drink volume is based on the percentage of alcohol in the drink.

The recommended moderate dosage is one standard cup for women and two cups for men daily. Consuming more than three cups per day for women and four cups for men is considered high and can lead to abuse.

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