Asked by Amahle Dlamini on Sep 24, 2024
Which of the following American ethnic groups has the highest rate of alcoholism?
A) Latinos
B) Irish Americans
C) African Americans
D) Italians
Alcoholism
a chronic disease characterized by uncontrollable drinking and preoccupation with alcohol, often leading to physical and psychological dependence.
Ethnic Groups
Communities or populations sharing common cultural traits, ancestry, language, history, and sometimes physical characteristics.
- Understand the distinctions in drinking patterns and the occurrence of alcoholism in diverse ethnic and gender groups.
- Identify the socio-economic factors related to alcohol consumption patterns.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinctions in drinking patterns and the occurrence of alcoholism in diverse ethnic and gender groups.
- Identify the socio-economic factors related to alcohol consumption patterns.