Alcohol

Key Practice Points

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Q: What health benefits are associated with alcohol consumption?

Last Updated: 2014-07-07

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Key Practice Point #1

Moderate alcohol consumption (fewer than three drinks per day) is associated with a decrease in heart disease risk.

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International Alcohol Guidelines Collection

Grade of Evidence B

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Key Practice Point #2

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a decrease in stroke risk.

Grade of Evidence B

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Key Practice Point #3

Moderate alcohol consumption may confer a protective effect against certain forms of cancer (renal cell, endomeroid epithelial ovarian cancers), reduce cardiovascular disease mortality and may reduce the risk of developing physical disability in older adults.

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Is the consumption of alcohol detrimental to bone health and osteoporosis?

What dietary and lifestyle factors have been most implicated with an increased risk of developing cancer?

Grade of Evidence C

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Catherine Freeze - Author

Ingrid Darnley - Reviewer

Steve Pratt - Reviewer

Bo Tang - Student Contributor

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