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Impact of Alcohol-Induced Facial Flushing Phenotype on Alcohol Consumption Among Korean Adults: 2-Year Cross-Sectional Study.
JMIR public health and surveillance - 31 Jul 2024
Kang Bossng, Kim Changsun, Shin Seon-Hi, Shin Hyungoo, Cho Yongil
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BACKGROUND: The alcohol-induced facial flushing phenotype (flushing) is common among East Asians. Despite a small intake of alcohol, they experience heightened levels of acetaldehyde, a group-1 carcinogen, which, in turn, causes unpleasant symptoms such as redness, acting as a robust protective mechanism against consuming alcohol. However, some individuals with this genetic trait exhibit weakened alcohol...
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