ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|20 pages

THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM

chapter 2|10 pages

LEVELS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN BRITAIN

chapter 3|12 pages

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

chapter 4|8 pages

THE LIVER

chapter 5|4 pages

THE GASTRO-INTESTINAL SYSTEM AND PANCREAS

chapter 6|8 pages

NUTRITION

chapter 7|6 pages

HEART DISEASE

chapter 8|6 pages

BLOOD PRESSURE

chapter 9|2 pages

THE CHEST

chapter 10|6 pages

ENDOCRINE FUNCTION

chapter 11|8 pages

OCCUPATION

chapter 12|10 pages

INJURIES

chapter 13|12 pages

CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND THE FAMILY

chapter 14|12 pages

MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITIES