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List the various ill effects of alcohol on an individual. - Physical Education (Theory)

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List the various ill effects of alcohol on an individual.

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Excessive alcohol use can lead to unexpected performance. But excessive intake might lead to major problems. Continuous excessive consumption of alcohol has the following ill effects on the human body:

  1. Alcohol does not stimulate the brain; rather, it depresses it, much like an anesthetic.
  2. A capacity to observe, pay attention, and make sound judgments is impaired.
  3. Alcohol can cause health problems in the liver, brain, blood, heart, kidneys, and other critical organs.
  4. Excessive alcohol use reduces vitamin B levels in the liver, leading to liver injury.
  5. It is the leading cause of traffic accidents and crime in social life.
  6. It has an impact on both the household and society economies.
  7. Although dilation of cutaneous blood vessels provides warmth, it can also lead to loss of body heat during cold.
  8. Displaces food and offers empty calories with no vitamins, minerals, or protein, leading to numerous deficiencies.
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Chapter 5: Health Education and Health Problems - Questions [Page 167]

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Rachhpal Singh Brar, Jagdish Bains and Anju Pathak Physical Education [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 5 Health Education and Health Problems
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