Question

Which disease is linked to alcohol abuse?

Responses

cirrhosis

cirrhosis

esophageal cancer

esophageal cancer

Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease

pancreatic cancer
pancreatic cancer

Answer 1

All of the conditions listed can be associated with alcohol abuse, but one of the most directly linked diseases is **cirrhosis**, which is severe liver damage often resulting from chronic alcohol abuse. Additionally, alcohol abuse can increase the risk of **esophageal cancer** and can contribute to other issues, including **pancreatitis** (often a precursor to pancreatic cancer). However, the most prominent and direct disease connected to chronic alcohol consumption is cirrhosis.