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7722599

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-5-25
pubmed:abstractText
The relation of alcohol intake to total mortality is J-shaped. Abstainers have modestly higher mortality than moderate drinkers but considerably lower [corrected] mortality than heavy drinkers. The higher mortality among abstainers cannot be explained by selection or the presence of other risk factors. Known biologic mechanisms support the conclusion that moderate drinking increases the lifespan. No major differences have been found between the effects of beer, wine or liquor. While drinking patterns and changes in these influence mortality over time, little is known about their significance. The lowest risk of death seems to be at the average intake level of one drink per day. However, due to several sources of error in the assessment of alcohol intake no precise limits of optimal or safe drinking can be recommended. Trials are needed to ascertain these limits. Drinkers should practice moderation and watch for any harmful effects of alcohol.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0895-4356
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
48
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
455-65
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Alcohol and mortality: a review.
pubmed:affiliation
National Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review