1st Edition
A Great and Growing Evil? The Medical Effects of Alcohol
By Royal College of Physicians
Copyright 1987
140 Pages
by
Routledge
140 Pages
by
Routledge
140 Pages
by
Routledge
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This new report shows that no system in the body is immune to alcohol. It discusses the role of the medical profession in identification and treatment of alcohol problems and suggests ways of implementing more effective prevention.
Summary of recommendations for reducing alcohol abuse 1 The extent of the problem 2 Levels of alcohol consumption in Britain 3 The nervous system 4 The liver 5 The gastro-intestinal system and pancreas 6 Nutrition 7 Heart disease 8 Blood pressure 9 The chest 10 Endocrine function 11 Occupation 12 Injuries 13 Children, adolescents, and the family 14 Medical responsibilities
Biography
Royal College of Physicians