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Mimi

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Certain populations who have a genetic deficiency in an enzyme that helps metabolize alcohol are at particular risk for developing
 
  A) heart disease.
  B) diabetes.
  C) esophageal cancer.
  D) lung cancer.

Question 2

All of the following types of drinking are included in the more widely used term high-risk drinking EXCEPT
 
  A) underage drinking.
  B) pre-drinking.
  C) binge drinking.
  D) social drinking.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


Mimi

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Reply #2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thank you :)


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