alcoholism in ZA

ALCOHOLISM Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive illness involving excessive ingestion of ethyl alcohol either in the form of beverages or as a constituent of other substances (e.g. cough mixture). It is an emotional and often physical dependence on alcohol, which frequently leads to brain damage and early death. Ten percent of adult drinkers in the United State are considered alcoholics. More males than females are affected but drinking among women and the young is …

…due to alc. related deaths. References 1. Forensic Medicine Gordon & Shapiro Churchill Livingstone 1982 2. Encarta Microsoft CD 1995 3. Grolier’s Encyclopaedia CD 1995 4. Binge drinking on campus - results of a national study. Wechsler H, Dowdall GW, Davenport A,DeJong W. Harvard School of Public Health Statistics of alcohol related diseases in Ga-Renkwa Hospital No. Of people in Alcohol Related Conditions Annual Amount Cause 50 Motor Car Accidents 25 Stab Wounds 20 Gun shot wounds 20 Severe Head Injuries 50 Alcohol related liver disease