Alcohol Consumption can make a person more vulnerable to COVID-19, warns Health Expert

Chennai: Alcohol consumption is associated with a range of communicable and non-communicable diseases and mental health disorders, which can make a person more vulnerable to COVID-19 said Dr Ashwin Karuppan, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai . Consumption of alcohol harms the body’s immune system and increases the risk of adverse health outcomes. When the world is reeling under the grip of Coronavirus affecting millions, the immunity of individuals plays a vital role in the host defence mechanism. Coronavirus has found to affect people who have low immunity and co-morbid conditions making them gravely sick, added Dr Ashwin. Dr Ashwin Karuppan, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai Consuming any alcohol poses health risks, but consuming high-strength ethyl alcohol (ethanol), particularly if it has been adulterated with methanol, can result in severe health consequences. People have learned to live without al...