Abstract
The risk of ascitic cirrhosis increases with average daily consumption of alcoholic beverages, both in males and in females. For the latter, however, the curve is much steeper, indicating a greater risk for the female liver, with the disease occurring earlier in life. Health implications are discussed.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Alcohol Drinking*
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Ascites / etiology
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Epidemiologic Methods
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Female
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France
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Humans
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Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / epidemiology*
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Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / etiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Sex Factors