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Alcohol & Chronic Disease

Chronic (or non-communicable) diseases are typically characterized as having an uncertain etiology, multiple risk factors, long latency, prolonged affliction, a non-infectious origin, and can be associated with impairments or functional disability1. Although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems facing Canadians, they are also among the most preventable. Examples include cardiovascular diseases (heart disease and stroke), cancer, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and mental illness.

The primary risk factors for chronic diseases are:

  • Tobacco
  • Alcohol
  • Blood pressure
  • Physical inactivity
  • Cholesterol
  • Overweight

Background Information

General and Overview Information on the most common chronic diseases

Laws/Policies

Bills, Codes, Court Cases & Sample Policies

Statistics

Canada; USA; International

Publications

  • Research Papers/Reports
  • Policy/Position Papers
  • Journals
  • Bibliographies
  • Link to Alcohol and Chronic Disease, Feature Article, OHPE Bulletin, February 23, 2007.
  • Study: over 1,000,000 women over 7 years: "There is no level of alcohol consumption which is safe." The Some Cancer With Your Cocktail segment from Good Morning America: Health tv show on ABC.

    • Further Readings & Resources