Impact of Alcohol-Induced Facial Flushing Phenotype on Alcohol Consumption Among Korean Adults: 2-Year Cross-Sectional Study.

Our findings suggest that flushing suppresses drinking in Koreans overall but has little or no effect in certain susceptible populations. Therefore, health authorities should conduct targeted epidemiological studies to assess drinking patterns and disease profiles, particularly regarding alcohol-related cancers, and establish effective preventive measures tailored to this population.