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Alcohol and the Body
Open to everyone until Saturday, October 3
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Heavy drinking over many years can harm the liver, stomach, and heart and increase cancer risk. When a person stops drinking, the body can begin to repair itself.
In the picture
- Liver: dark cracked patches after long-term heavy drinking
- Stomach: bright red swollen lining from heavy drinking
- Heart: dull brown streaks and weakened muscle
- Alcohol bottle: tipped and draining away, showing drinking has stopped
Examples
- A person who drinks heavily for years may develop liver disease.
- After quitting alcohol, sleep and blood pressure often improve.
Key takeaways
- Long-term heavy drinking harms the liver, stomach, and heart and raises cancer risk.
- Stopping alcohol gives the body a chance to recover.
Carry on in the app
Three questions on this lesson, to check the idea stuck. Free in the app while the lesson is in the free week.
At least one new illustrated lesson every weekday for your child’s year, with its quiz and a reminder at 6:15 pm.
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