Incidence and nature of complications arising from chronic alcoholism in West Nepal.

Medical complications caused by alcoholism are well documented. Alcoholism is among the leading causes of death in most parts of the world. However, many alcohol-related deaths go unreported, especially in developing countries. Nepal is no exception, and next to smoking, alcoholism is the most common preventable cause of death, especially in the western region. This study attempts to document the various common complications arising from chronic abuse of alcohol in this part of Nepal.