Asked by madelyn brock on Jun 21, 2024

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Type I alcoholism

A) is twice as common in men as in women.
B) is twice as common in women as in men.
C) is about equally common in men and women.
D) is considered the genetic equivalent of diabetes.

Type I Alcoholism

A subtype of alcoholism, often developing later in life, characterized by less genetic predisposition and often triggered by environmental or emotional factors.

  • Differentiate between various types of alcoholism and their prevalence among different genders.
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Boahen IsaacJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Type I alcoholism, also known as "milieu-limited" or "environmental" alcoholism, is not believed to have a strong genetic component and is instead influenced by sociocultural and environmental factors. It is about equally common in men and women.