[Should the sensible drinking limits for adults be changed?].
The sensible drinking limits may be too high depending on sex, age, genetic variation and other factors. Recent research on the alcohol-related risk of breast cancer and the impact of drinking patterns on health calls for an update of the literature. We focus on studies of the effect of alcohol on morbidity and mortality and conclude that the maximum of 21 drinks per week for men and 14 for women may be maintained. We emphasize that episodic intake of alcohol increases the risk of death and that the beneficial effect of alcohol is reached at an intake of one drink per day. We also specify groups for whom the drinking limits are not valid.
Mørch
Lina Steinrud
LS
Statens Institut for Folkesundhed, Center for Alkoholforskning, København.
Becker
Ulrik
U
Olsen
Jørn
J
Tjønneland
Anne M
AM
Grønbaek
Morten N
MN
D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000235:genetics / Q000401:mortality; D019973:Alcohol-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors