Which of the following statements about alcohol intake is correct?
a. Women have a higher death rate related to alcoholism than men.
b. A woman who drinks two glasses of wine per day with her evening meal is considered a moderate drinker.
c. More women than men are considered problem drinkers.
d. Women who experience fewer cognitive effects from drinking are less likely to drink heavily than do women who get a buzz from drinking.
Answer: a. Women have a higher death rate related to alcoholism than men.
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