| Literature DB >> 5112118 |
D Fenna, O Schaefer, L Mix, J A Gilbert.
Abstract
Eskimos and Indians, according to casual reports, take longer to sober up after an alcoholic debauch than do whites. We studied this apparent difference by administering ethanol to appropriate subjects and determining blood alcohol concentrations at intervals. We found the concentrations fell significantly faster in whites. Neither previous experience of alcohol nor general diet appeared to account for this difference, leaving genetic factors as the indicated cause.Entities:
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Year: 1971 PMID: 5112118 PMCID: PMC1931291
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Med Assoc J ISSN: 0008-4409 Impact factor: 8.262