Q. With reference to Alcohol Consumption, consider the following statements;
1.People aged above 40 are at greatest risk of harmful alcohol consumption.
2.Alcohol Consumption has no associated health benefits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect: According to the recent study, young men are at the greatest risk of harmful alcohol consumption. Males between the ages 15-39 are at the greatest risk of harmful alcohol consumption. In every region, males in this age group comprised the largest segment of the population drinking unsafe amounts.
There are only health risks with 60% of alcohol-related injuries occurring among this segment including motor vehicle accidents, suicides and homicides.
Statement 2 is incorrect: For adults over age 40, health risks from alcohol consumption vary by age and region. However, consuming a small amount of alcohol can provide some health benefits for people in this age group such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Source: Indian Express
