The UK’s new alcohol guidelines have prompted some to question the guidelines of other countries.
The guidelines advise that men and women shouldn’t drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week whereas in the past men had a higher threshold than women.
It is thought that physiologically women are more vulnerable to the toxic effects of alcohol than men. Scientists believe women have a higher risk of alcohol related problems than men.
Genetics, environment, personality, motivation and a complex interplay between these elements affect the likelihood of experiencing negative effects from alcohol.
Read more at: http://theconversation.com/should-alcohol-limits-for-men-and-women-really-be-the-same-55914
Peter Cutforth is a Director at Urban E-Learning, a global elearning, OH&S training, and web strategy firm based in Little Edward St. Spring Hill, Brisbane, Australia. Urban E-Learning provides compliance related online , Distance and Face-to-Face training products in the construction, hospitality and heavy vehicle transport sectors, to name a few. Examples include the White Card Construction induction course and the RSA - Responsible Service of Alcohol course. Peter's interests extend to training, safety and compliance, online marketing, and Mobile Apps.
