Ethnic differences in alcohol sensitivity.
Japanese, Taiwanese, and Koreans, after drinking amounts of alcohol that have no detectable effect on Caucasoids, respond with a marked facial flushing and mild to moderate symptoms of intoxication. Group differences are present at birth, and are probably related to variations in autonomic reactivity.
D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D044466:Asian People; D001835:Body Weight; D003720:Densitometry; D004423:Ear; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007564:Japan; D007723:Korea; D008297:Male; D011674:Pulse; D012877:Skin Manifestations; D013624:Taiwan; D044465:White People