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Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive health https://www.byteseu.com/825831/ #alcohol #Cancer #carcinoma #Chronic #Cirrhosis #Colorectal #ColorectalCancer #Compound #DigestiveSystem #dna #EsophagealCancer #ethanol #Fibrosis #Gallstones #GastricCancer #gastroenterology #GastrointestinalTract #Genetic #Health #Inflammation #Liver #Metabolism #Pancreas #Pancreatitis #PublicHealth #Smoking #Steatosis
Bytes Europe · Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive healthExcessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and contributing to 5.1% of the global disease burden. Alcohol use is a major risk factor for over 200 diseases, including liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and esophageal cancer, with a particularly high incidence of gastrointestinal diseases. More than 50% of alcohol-related deaths are caused by gastrointestinal diseases, highlighting the importance of understanding how ethanol affects the digestive system. This review aims to provide an overview of ethanol metabolism and the diseases caused by alcohol consumption, with a focus on the liver, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and