Orthodox Jews and Mormons have especially low rates of alcohol use, underscoring the
A) environment's role in alcoholism.
B) role of genes in alcoholism.
C) fact that alcoholism is largely inherited.
D) fact that cultural variations do not impact alcoholism.

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The low rates of alcohol use among Orthodox Jews and Mormons suggest that the environment, including cultural norms and values, plays an important role in shaping alcohol use and abuse patterns. It is not necessarily an indication of a genetic or inherited predisposition to alcoholism, nor does it suggest that cultural variations do not impact alcoholism.

Orthodox Jews and Mormons Have Especially Low Rates of Alcohol