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The impact of alcohol on aging is multifaceted. Evidence shows that alcoholism or alcohol abuse can cause both accelerated (or premature ) aging – in which symptoms of aging appear earlier than normal – and exaggerated aging , in which the symptoms appear at the appropriate time but in a more exaggerated form. [ 1 ]
Body fat. Women tend to weigh less than men, and—pound for pound—a woman's body contains less water and more fatty tissue than a man's. Because fat retains alcohol while water dilutes it, alcohol remains at higher concentrations for longer periods of time in a woman's body, exposing her brain and other organs to more alcohol. Enzymes.
On average, for equal body weight, women have a higher body fat percentage than men. Since alcohol is absorbed into body water content, and men have more water in their bodies than women, for women there will be a higher blood alcohol concentration from the same amount of alcohol consumption. [21]
Alcohol impairment could affect one’s balance and coordination, leading to a higher chance of falls, the doctor cautioned. Those caring for older adults should approach conversations about ...
Exposure was higher among women (46.2 percent) than among men (38.9 percent) and declined with age. Exposure to alcoholism in the family was strongly related to marital status, independent of age: 55.5 percent of separated or divorced adults had been exposed to alcoholism in some family member, compared with 43.5 percent of married, 38.5 ...
Countries that have higher rates of alcohol use and a greater density of bars generally also have higher rates of suicide. [138] About 2.2–3.4% of those who have been treated for alcoholism at some point in their life die by suicide. [138] Alcoholics who attempt suicide are usually male, older, and have tried to take their own lives in the ...
Men with several alcohol-abusing ancestors (i.e. not members of immediate family) were twice as likely to become alcoholics as those with none. [39] The presence of an alcoholic parent increased the risk of alcoholism by three times, although it was not clear from the data if the factors were genetic or environmental.
Women develop long-term complications of alcohol dependence more rapidly than do men, women also have a higher mortality rate from alcoholism than men. [47] Examples of long-term complications include brain, heart, and liver damage [48] and an increased risk of breast cancer. Additionally, heavy drinking over time has been found to have a ...