BACKGROUNDA potentially powerful predictor of progression to alcohol-related harm is age at first use. Evidence suggests that the earlier the age at which young people take their first drink of alcohol, the greater the risk of abusive consumption and the development of alcohol related disorders. Equally important is the family history of alcoholism, which is associated with early age of drinking.

BACKGROUNDNumerous biological, environmental, behavioural, and sociocultural variables interact in its aetiology and pathogenesis of Coronary Heart Disease. It can be seen as a disorder of lifestyle and many of its aetiologic agents are potentially modifiable particularly life stressors.