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The other targets of alcohol use disorder: The systemic effects of alcohol abuse

A Sanvisens, R Muga

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Abstract

Drinking alcohol is an established and normalised practice in our society, even though it can physically harm us. High-risk alcohol drinking patterns can increase the chance of negative consequences for the drinkers or their environment. The liver is by far the organ most affected by alcohol abuse; however, alcohol use disorder is a systemic disease which affects a wide range of organs and psychological processes. Other systems that can be affected by continued alcohol consumption include the immune, neurological, and cardiovascular systems. In addition, alcohol can lead to epigenetic alterations that may be transmitted from one generation to the next.
Translated title of the contributionLes altres dianes del trastorn per ús d'alcohol: Afectacions sistèmiques derivades del consum excessiu d’alcohol
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)71-77
Number of pages7
JournalMètode Science Studies Journal
Volume12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Alcohol use disorder
  • Immunity
  • Neurological damage
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Epigenetics

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