Why are Southeast Asians less likely than others to develop alcoholism or binge drinking?
a. Southeast Asian religions strongly prohibit use of alcohol
b. Many Southeast Asians have taste buds that react negatively to alcohol.
c. Many Southeast Asians have a gene that makes it difficult to metabolize alcohol.
d. Alcoholic beverages are prohibitively expensive in most of Southeast Asia.
c
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