Health expert warn alcohol lovers
....Dr. Singh says persistent heavy drinking can not only cause severe and potentially fatal health problems but also damage organs and have life-threatening consequences. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka - (20-07-22- Zambia24) A health expert from Texila American University Dr. Amit Singh has warned of the devastating effects of the indiscriminate intake of alcohol Dr. Singh, a Dean in the School of Medicine at Texila American University told Zambia24 in a statement that alcoholism is characterized by chronic and problematic drinking that causes significant dysfunction and distress in the person’s life. He said persistent heavy drinking can not only cause severe and potentially fatal health problems but also damage organs and have life-threatening consequences. An estimated 88,000 people aged 20–39 years die every year due to alcohol abuse. In Zambia, it is estimated that 49.3% of the population above age 15 indulge in heavy drinking (five or more drinks) on at least one occasio...