Many efforts to prevent alcohol-related harm are aimed at reducing risk drinking. This article
outlines the many conceptual and methodological challenges to defining risk drinking. It …

Alcohol consumption, particularly heavier drinking, is an important risk factor for many health
problems and, thus, is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. In fact, alcohol is …

Aims Many observational studies suggest that increased drinking frequency is associated
with reduced mortality among those with low‐dose alcohol consumption. The purpose of this …

Background High average daily consumption of alcohol has been associated with elevated
mortality risk, but more moderate consumption, relative to abstinence, has been associated …

Abstract Background Low‐Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs) aim to reduce the
harms caused by alcohol. However, considerable discrepancies exist in the 'low …

This article provides an overview of the most recent evidence on health risks and benefits of
alcohol consumption. Not only different types of dose‐response curves but also other factors …

Alcohol use has been causally linked to more than 200 disease and injury conditions, as
defined by three-digit ICD-10 codes. The understanding of how alcohol use is related to …

Objective: Previous meta-analyses of cohort studies indicate a J-shaped relationship
between alcohol consumption and all-cause mortality, with reduced risk for low-volume …

The scientific evidence for low‐risk drinking guidelines was examined in a narrative review
focusing on three points: definition of exposure, the best way to select outcomes and risk …

Although the benefits and risks associated with moderate drinking have gained increasing
attention in recent years from both researchers and the general public, no universal …