Estimates Suggest That Alcohol Use Disorders Cost the World Economy

question 4

Multiple Choice

Estimates suggest that alcohol use disorders cost the world economy about each year.

• A)$375 billion
• B)$264 billion
• C)$600 billion
• D)880 million

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Definitions:

Polyuria

The condition of producing abnormally large volumes of dilute urine, often indicative of underlying health issues such as diabetes or kidney disease.

Desmopressin Acetate

A synthetic hormone used to treat conditions like diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and to manage bleeding in certain disorders, by limiting the amount of water eliminated in urine.

Diabetes Insipidus

A rare disorder characterized by intense thirst and the excretion of large amounts of urine.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

An autoimmune disorder where the pancreas produces little to no insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.