HLTH 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Breast Cancer, Cirrhosis
16 Apr 2020
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Diseases of the digestive, cardiovascular systems and some cancers. Moderate doses may reduce the risk of hd. Higher doses elevates bp, may weaken heart muscle. Responsible for the most common form of liver cancer. Hepatitis speeds the growth of this cancer. Increased risk with 2-3 drinks per day. Alcoholics" average life expectancy is about 15 years less than non- alcoholics. There is no safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Full-blown fas occurs in up to 15 out of every 10,000 live births in the u. s. Under weight, flat nasal bridge, and long upper lip. Physical and mental growth is slowed; remain mentally impaired. Fine motor skill problems, coordination, learning and behavioral problems (ads). Abstainers and light to moderate drinkers live longer than heavy users. 35 years old and younger, your odds of dying increase in proportion to the amount of alcohol consumed. Moderate drinking = one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.
