Alcoholic liver disease ( ALD) is one of the major medical complications of alcohol abuse. Alcohol is a major cause of liver cirrhosis. The safe limits for alcohol intake are controversial but a weekly limit of 21 units ( 210 g) in men and 14 units in women is advised. There is steep dose dependent increase in ALD risk above this threshold with increasing alcohol intake.
Factors Increasing Susceptibility to ALD
Women, if they consume alcohol
Lifetime intake of alcohol
Genetic factors
Alcohol consumption with reduced food intake
Binge drinking
High concentration alcoholic drinks.
Drinking multiple alcoholic beverages. |