Parents' drinking habits make children sick?
Parents' drinking habits make children sick…?
A new research conducted recently has revealed that parents' drinking habits can have a serious impact on their children's health. This study conducted by scientists at texas A&M university has revealed that children of parents who both consume alcohol excessively may have a faster aging process and may suffer from serious diseases.
How does alcohol affect children?
When parents consume alcohol excessively, it has a bad effect on their children's body. Due to this, a problem called 'Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder' (FASD) can arise in children. This disorder hinders the physical, mental and emotional development of children. Such children are at increased risk of many diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and mental disorders. Usually these diseases occur at the age of 40-50 years, but in children suffering from FASD, these diseases start appearing at an early age.
This effect on children
The immunity of children can be weak, due to which they can fall ill frequently. Apart from this, mental stress and anxiety can also develop quickly in them, which has a negative effect on their life. Alcohol habits of parents can prove to be harmful for both the health and future of children.
Effect on mental health
This study has also found that children of parents who drink alcohol are also at a higher risk of mental disorders. Stress, anxiety and other mental problems can occur quickly in these children. This also has a negative effect on their physical development, and they can data-face diseases like the elderly at an early age.