Globally, Alcohol Is Thought to Cause

question 38

Multiple Choice

Globally, alcohol is thought to cause

• A) twice as many deaths as tobacco.
• B) the same number of deaths as does tobacco.
• C) 2.4 million deaths per year.
• D) 3.8 million deaths per year.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain and nervous system.

Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder

A decline in cognitive function due to conditions that block or reduce blood flow to the brain, affecting its function.

Develop Slowly

The gradual and progressive process of growth or advancement, often referring to physical, mental, or emotional development over time.

Begin Suddenly

To start or initiate suddenly without warning, often used in the context of symptoms or conditions appearing abruptly.