• April 18, 2024

According to information from the World Health Organization (WHO) , there is more of 60 sufferings caused by the consumption of alcohol in excess . Each year, 3.3 million deaths worldwide are recorded due to this cause.

Dependence that ends your life

Excessive consumption of alcohol it reaches to affect to almost all organism . Attacks vital organs such as liver , brain Y heart , causing various diseases as well known as liver cirrhosis and cancer.

According to him WHO report , there is diseases checked that can be developed by the great dependence to this drink.

1. Cancer The abuse can lead to various types of Cancer such as mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus; as well as liver, colon, rectum and breast. The cause could be explained by the toxic effect of the acetaldehyde , a substance produced by the degradation of alcohol and possible carcinogenic .

2. Polyneuritis. Because the alcohol is a toxic substance negatively impacts a wide range of structures and processes of the nervous system . The common symptoms are loss of sensitivity , pain and muscular atrophy , tingling and numbness mainly in legs.

3. Gastrointestinal affections. The most frequent diseases are ulcers , cirrhosis and pancreatitis, which is an infection in the pancreas. To a lesser extent, it causes diarrhea and hemorrhoids.

4. Cardiovascular problems. The alcohol should be considered as an "overwhelmingly toxic" substance for the system cardiovascular . 

Although there are certain drinks that protect the heart like red wine, it is proven that the excessive consumption of alcohol , even once a month, causes hypertension , cerebrovascular accidents, atrial fibrillation and diseases ischemic especially in the young boys .

5. Depression. It is proven that the risk of suffering depression is greater among men and women who abuse alcohol . While those who are depressed They tend to take refuge in this drink. This is because it causes them a momentary state of pleasure Y I forget .

Other related conditions are mental injuries , immunological disorders, diseases pulmonary Y bone . In addition to reproductive problems and perinatal damage, such as increased risk of premature births and of low birth weight.

Shekhar Saxena, Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse of WHO , says that lower income groups are the most affected because they lack quality health care. With what frequency you abuse alcohol ?

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