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A clearer picture of drinking and disease
A new review attempts to reconcile conflicting data on the health benefits and risks of alcohol. The findings identify 62 diseases that are 100 percent attributable to alcohol use. Some of this health damage can be slowed or reversed if an individual stops or reduces drinking.
What changed
New research identifies a specific number of alcohol-attributable diseases and examines the effects of reducing consumption.
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New Review Links Alcohol Consumption to 62 Diseases
confidence 80%A new review attempts to reconcile conflicting data on the health benefits and risks of alcohol. The findings identify 62 diseases that are 100 percent attributable to alcohol use. Some of this health damage can be slowed or reversed if an individual stops or reduces drinking.
What's confirmed:
- A new review finds 62 diseases are 100 percent attributable to alcohol consumption.
- Some alcohol-related damage can be slowed or reversed by quitting or cutting down on drinking.
Still unconfirmed:
- Cancer risk rises from the first drink.