Why Are Southeast Asians Less Likely Than Others to Develop

question 106

Multiple Choice

Why are Southeast Asians less likely than others to develop alcoholism or binge drinking?​

• A)Southeast Asian religions strongly prohibit use of alcohol.
• B)​Many Southeast Asians have taste buds that react negatively to alcohol.
• C)​Many Southeast Asians have a gene that makes it difficult to metabolize alcohol.
• D)​Alcoholic beverages are prohibitively expensive in most of Southeast Asia.

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