This is an automatically translated article.
This article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Bui Ngoc Phuong Hoa - General Internal Medicine - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.According to statistics, alcohol can be an indirect cause of 200 different diseases and injuries. In addition to the harmful effects on human health, alcohol is also the cause of many other serious social problems such as violence, insecurity, crime, and social division.
1. What is the situation of diseases and deaths caused by alcohol in Vietnam?
Vietnam is a country that is facing a serious increase in non-communicable diseases. According to WHO, in 2012 an estimated 520,000 deaths from all causes were recorded nationwide. In which, death from non-communicable diseases accounts for 73% and alcohol is one of the four major risk factors (cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes).Statistics also show that alcohol abuse disorders are among the top 10 causes of the burden of disease and death in men. At the same time, it is also a risk factor ranked 5th in the top 15 health risks in Vietnam, is an indirect cause of mental and behavioral disorders, trauma, accidents, cirrhosis or even cancer....
2. Many types of non-communicable diseases are caused by alcohol
Alcohol is the indirect cause of 200 diseases and injuries that are not caused by infection. Some non-communicable diseases caused by alcohol include:Psycho-neurological disorders: This disorder is caused by alcoholism and the consequences of severe mental disorders, "alcohol withdrawal" syndrome. In addition, people who drink too much alcohol can lead to epilepsy, depression, anxiety disorders, unsafe sex, trauma, violence, ... thereby affecting themselves and their families. family and society. Fetal alcohol intoxication: This is one of the most common non-communicable diseases caused by alcohol. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome, which can lead to birth defects, growth retardation, and nervous system damage. Effects on the digestive system: Drinking a lot of alcohol leads to liver damage and cirrhosis. Thereby causing damage caused by hepatitis B and C viruses; worsening acute or chronic pancreatitis. Carcinogenicity: Ethanol contained in alcohol is classified as one of the highest carcinogens by the International Organization for Research on Cancer. The most common cancers caused by alcohol are cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, breast or colorectal cancer. The risk of causing cancer will be proportional to the amount of alcohol a person consumes each day. Immune system deficiency: This is a non-infectious disease caused by alcohol. When the immune system is weakened, it can lead to an increased risk of infectious diseases such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, HIV. Cardiovascular disease: Alcohol and cardiovascular disease have both positive and negative effects. Specifically, low alcohol use is likely to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but heavy alcohol use increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and hypertension. Diabetes: This is a non-communicable disease caused by alcohol. Like cardiovascular disease, alcohol has a positive effect on diabetes if consumed in low doses, but will have a negative effect, exacerbating the disease if drinking alcohol in high levels. Trauma: Heavy use of alcohol increases the risk of suicide and domestic and social violence. The risk of injury increases with alcohol consumption.
Hiện nay, các bệnh không lây nhiễm do bia rượu khá phổ biến
3. How to minimize non-communicable diseases caused by alcohol?
In addition to the harmful effects on human health, alcohol is also the cause of many other serious social problems such as violence, insecurity, crime, and social division.In Vietnam, domestic violence is a social problem that is being strongly condemned. There are many unfortunate cases stemming from alcohol use, which can be considered the biggest cause of about 33.7% of domestic violence cases each year in Vietnam.
Currently, children are also victims of adult alcohol use. There are many cases of children being insulted, humiliated, scolded, neglected, lack of care and protection from adults or witness serious violence... when there is an alcoholic in the family.
According to specialist doctors, if a person wants to protect the health of himself, his family and society, it is best not to drink alcohol because there is no safe threshold. In case of drinking, you should:
Do not drink more than 2 units of alcohol/day (for men) and 1 unit of alcohol/day (for women). Do not drink alcohol more than 5 days/week. Do not shower immediately after drinking alcohol, beer because it can cause a large amount of glucose in the body to decrease, leading to sudden hypoglycemia, stroke and cardiovascular collapse. Should eat more green vegetables and fruits, soybeans because it is rich in vitamins as well as antioxidants to protect the liver, thereby limiting the harmful effects of alcohol in alcohol on liver function. Do not smoke while drinking alcohol as this increases the risk of esophageal and oropharyngeal cancer. Do not drink tea immediately after drinking alcohol or beer because it can cause more harm to the stomach. Absolutely do not drink alcohol, beer when hungry because it will make you easily drunk, hangover, uncomfortable. You should drink a lot of water when drinking alcohol because this can help speed up the process of eliminating alcohol from the body through urine, thereby not making you too drunk when drinking. People who have a habit of drinking regularly should have regular health check-ups to screen for diseases that are easy to get. This can be considered an effective measure to prevent non-communicable diseases caused by alcohol. Currently, Vinmec is implementing a lot of general health checkup packages suitable for each age, gender and specific needs of customers with very favorable price policy, including:
Work general health checkup package permit- issue work permit Child Health Checkup Package Standard General Health Checkup Package Special General Health Checkup Package VIP General Health Checkup Package Diamond Health Checkup Package Advantages of the Vinmec's health check-up package means that customers will be screened and screened by a system of modern equipment to help support the best diagnosis today such as PET/CT, MRI, CT 640, machine systems. The world's leading advanced ultrasound, international standard laboratory system,... After a general examination, if any diseases are detected, customers can use services from other specialties at hospital with outstanding quality of treatment.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
