Posted on 08/23/2018 8:04:46 PM PDT by Mariner
Even an occasional glass of wine or beer increases the risk of health problems and dying, according to a major study on drinking in 195 nations that attributes 2.8 million premature deaths worldwide each year to booze.
"There is no safe level of alcohol," said Max Griswold, a researcher at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation in Seattle, Washington and lead author for a consortium of more than 500 experts.
Despite recent research showing that light-to-moderate drinking reduces heart disease, the new study found that alcohol use is more likely than not to do harm.
"The protective effect of alcohol was offset by the risks," Griswold told AFP in summarising the results, published in medical journal The Lancet on Friday.
"Overall, the health risks associated with alcohol rose in line with the amount consumed each day."
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An average of two drinks per day, for example, translated into a 7.0 percent hike in disease and injury compared to those who opt for abstinence.
With five "units" of alcohol per day, the likelihood of serious consequences jumps by 37 percent.
(Excerpt) Read more at afp.com ...
I had two beers during the Super Bowl and now, the Philadelphia Eagles are the world champions. Lesson learned.
Al’s still there. Willard Scott used to do the Smuckers 100th birthday shtick. Lots of folks attributed there longevity to a daily shot of whiskey.Willard once made reference to a Jack Daniels diet: lose 40 pounds and your driver’s license in 6 months. Funny guy.
Yeah, prohibition. Let’s do the roaring 20s over.
Don't look like women to me.
Reminds me of this....
The one sure way to get someone to do something (even if it's harmful to themselves) is to tell them they can't.
Was this article sponsored by the UAW (United Alcohol Workers) ?
Except those changed in a twinkling of an eye
I’ve never noticed anyone get belligerent smoking pot.
I agree. Pot tends to make people docile and disengaged. My pet theory is that’s why the Soros left pushes pot so much. They want a population that’s stoned and docile and won’t fight back against the crap they’re pulling.
There are exactly 195 nations in the world today. This “study” purports that it was carried out in all of them.
Every single one.
Bovine Excrement!
First they came after tobacco and now they come after alcohol. Is sex next?
The nanny-state liberty-robbing leftists are taking away straws, plastic bags, tobacco and soon, alcohol, while supporting pot. I suspect the pot is part of their inspiration.
Are you for real?
Once again, the Constitution has no "Noble Cause" clause and it's really disturbing to have folks who claim to believe in Constitutional Law and FReedom coming up with "pet peeves" they think it's OK for the government to enact to satisfy them - no different than those who want to ban guns...try investing yourself in the deal (donations/time, etc.) as there's nothing like having actual skin in the game to help one's mind work right.
Causes of premature death....
Gay sex is what they should be warning about and publishing statistics through the Dep. of Health.
It greatly shortens the male lifespan, like 9 years.
Want to have some politically incorrect fun, research that topic
Yikes, it is much higher than that. This needs a thread of its own. But for now, we can fore warn folks right here on what not to do if they want to live a long and healthy life.
What is the average lifespan of a gay man in North America?
Alejandro Franceschi, Volunteer for GLAAD & GLAAD Gala Awards | LGBTQA Member of the community
According to a number of researchers and the CDC, the lifespan of an average, gay, Caucasian male, is about 20 years less than a heterosexual man born in approximately the same year.
Increased HIV/AIDS, lower intestinal diseases, STD’s, drug abuse, suicide and homicide likely are the biggest factors.
Nor will 100% of us wont be dying in the next year just because because we poured a dram of scotch or enjoyed a nice glass of cabernet with our meals. Did you know that?
I have a glass of wine every year or so, so this is not about me.
This study is as trustworthy as all the other studies which find that it is good for you, bad for you, good for you, bad for you.
Reality: moderate use of alcohol is no worse than all the other indignities we hurl at our bodies. The poison is soon eliminated from the body by healthy liver and kidneys and we’re OK. The problem is keeping it moderate.
Don’t forget the Big Guy, who got a do-over
Very true
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