Alcohol, coronary heart disease, and total mortality.
The dose-response relationship between alcohol consumption, coronary heart disease, and total mortality was examined. The results indicated that moderate consumers (1 to 2 drinks/day) were at a lower risk of coronary heart disease than nonconsumers or heavy consumers. Evaluation of total mortality in relationship to alcohol consumption reveals that a similar U-shaped relationship to longevity exists.
D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000818:Animals; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D008136:Longevity; D012306:Risk