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Alcohol Use and Your Health
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Drinking too much can damage your health. Exorbitant alcohol consumption caused around 88,000 deaths for around 2.5 million years of future life lost each year in the United States from 2006-- 2010, reducing the lives of those who died by about three decade. Further, excessive drinking was accountable for 1 in 10 deaths among working-age adults aged 20-64 years. The economic costs of extreme alcohol use in 2006 were estimated at $223.5 billion, or $1.90 a drink.
What is a "cocktail"?
In the United States, a conventional beverage consists of 0.6 ounces (14.0 grams or 1.2 tablespoons) of pure alcohol. Typically, this quantity of pure alcohol is found in.
12-ounces of beer (5 % alcohol content).
8-ounces of malt liquor (7 % alcohol material).
5-ounces of wine (12 % alcohol material).
1.5-ounces of 80-proof (40 % alcohol material) distilled spirits or alcohol (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, bourbon).4.
What is excessive drinking?
Extreme drinking consists of binge drinking, heavy drinking, and any drinking by pregnant ladies or individuals below age 21.
Binge drinking, the most common form of drinking, is specified as consuming.
For ladies, 4 or more beverages during a single event.
For guys, 5 or more beverages during a single event.
Heavy drinking is defined as consuming.
For women, 8 or more drinks each week.
For men, 15 or more beverages per week.
The majority of people who drink excessively are not alcoholics or alcohol dependent.5.
What is moderate drinking?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines moderate drinking as no more than 1 drink daily for women and no greater than 2 drinks each day for males.4 However, there are some persons who need to not drink any alcohol, consisting of those who are:.
Pregnant or attempting to become pregnant.
When mixed with alcohol, taking prescription or non-prescription medications that might trigger harmful reactions.
Younger than age 21.
Recuperating from alcohol addiction or are unable to manage the amount they drink.
Experiencing a medical condition that might be aggravated by alcohol.
Driving, planning to drive, or participating in other activities needing alertness, coordination, and ability.
In addition, no one must start drinking or drink more based on potential health benefits.4 By adhering to the Dietary Guidelines, you can minimize the risk of harm to yourself or others.
What is a "cocktail"?
In the United States, a conventional beverage consists of 0.6 ounces (14.0 grams or 1.2 tablespoons) of pure alcohol. Typically, this quantity of pure alcohol is found in.
12-ounces of beer (5 % alcohol content).
8-ounces of malt liquor (7 % alcohol material).
5-ounces of wine (12 % alcohol material).
1.5-ounces of 80-proof (40 % alcohol material) distilled spirits or alcohol (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, bourbon).4.
What is excessive drinking?
Extreme drinking consists of binge drinking, heavy drinking, and any drinking by pregnant ladies or individuals below age 21.
Binge drinking, the most common form of drinking, is specified as consuming.
For ladies, 4 or more beverages during a single event.
For guys, 5 or more beverages during a single event.
Heavy drinking is defined as consuming.
For women, 8 or more drinks each week.
For men, 15 or more beverages per week.
The majority of people who drink excessively are not alcoholics or alcohol dependent.5.
What is moderate drinking?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines moderate drinking as no more than 1 drink daily for women and no greater than 2 drinks each day for males.4 However, there are some persons who need to not drink any alcohol, consisting of those who are:.
Pregnant or attempting to become pregnant.
When mixed with alcohol, taking prescription or non-prescription medications that might trigger harmful reactions.
Younger than age 21.
Recuperating from alcohol addiction or are unable to manage the amount they drink.
Experiencing a medical condition that might be aggravated by alcohol.
Driving, planning to drive, or participating in other activities needing alertness, coordination, and ability.
In addition, no one must start drinking or drink more based on potential health benefits.4 By adhering to the Dietary Guidelines, you can minimize the risk of harm to yourself or others.
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