Greater risk of ascitic cirrhosis in females in relation to alcohol consumption.
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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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of epidemiology
دوره 13 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984