2.2.6 Alcohol And Health Flashcards
1
Q
Short-term effects of alcohol consumption (5p)
A
Slow reflexes
Slurred speech
Clouded judgement
Vomit
Hungover
2
Q
Long-term effects of alcohol (3p)
A
Brain damage
Alcohol poisoning
Liver damage or liver cancer
3
Q
Why is it dangerous for pregnant women to consume alcohol
A
- Passes through placenta to foetus
- Can cause miscarriage, still or premature births
- The baby might also have facial deformities eg. Problems with teeth, jaw hearing
4
Q
Why is it illegal to sell alcohol to under 18s
A
- Their liver and brain aren’t fully developed, so effects are more dramatic
5
Q
Non-health effects of alcohol (3p)
A
Addiction
Aggressiveness
Economic deparities
