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No, people under 18 and over 65 are more sensitive to alcohol.
Alcohol affects people differently, and several factors influence how the body metabolises alcohol and its effects on the body. Firstly, the driver's weight is an important factor, as slimmer people may experience a higher blood alcohol level than a heavier person after drinking the same amount of alcohol. Sex also plays a role, as alcohol generally tends to affect women more than men, meaning women may have a higher blood alcohol level than men of the same weight who have drunk the same amount of alcohol. Age is another relevant factor, as both young people under 18 and people over 65 are more sensitive to the effects of alcohol. In addition, personal circumstances such as fatigue, drowsiness, anxiety, stress or other illnesses can influence blood alcohol level and how the body reacts to alcohol.
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Yes, when the same amount of alcohol is consumed.
No, slim people tolerate alcohol better than heavier people.
No, people under 18 and over 65 are more sensitive to alcohol.
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