There’s no ‘safe’ level of alcohol consumption, global study finds | Fox News
This is by far the largest and most comprehensive study of its kind. (KSchaal)
Drinking alcohol in moderation is more harmful than previously thought, according to a new study that concludes there’s no “safe” level of alcohol consumption.The comprehensive study, which analyzed information from millions of people in nearly 200 countries, found that alcohol is tied to nearly 3 million deaths globally each year, with about 1 in 10 deaths linked to alcohol use among people ages 15 to 49. What’s more, any protective health effects of alcohol were offset by the drink’s risk, including strong links between alcohol consumption and the risk of cancer and injuries such as car accidents. [7 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health]”The widely held view of the health benefits of alcohol needs revising,” the researchers wrote in their paper, published online Aug. 23 in the journal The Lancet. “Our results show that the safest level of drinking is none.”The findings contrast with most health guidelines, which say that moderate drinking — about 1 drink a day for women and 2 for men — is safe.
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