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Subject:
Drinking U Graph Explained
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Jim Swayze <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 25 Jun 2003 10:57:34 -0500
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Saw another report from the BBC news service which cited the British
Medial Association study debunking moderate alcohol consumption as a
health benefit.   The study, if you'll remember, concluded that there is
no change in the chance of dying as you move from the group of non
drinkers to moderate drinkers.  The BBC report states that the oft-quoted
U graph is a "statistical quirk."

BBC News: "Many of the previous studies had shown results in the form of a U graph,
with moderate drinkers having the lowest death rates, while heavy and
non-drinkers had the highest. However, such figures could be skewed
because sick people are more likely to be non-drinkers - they do not drink
because they are ill, rather than being ill because they do not drink."

So, at best, one or two drinks a day are not HARMFUL to your health.  Have
more than that, of course, and your risks for heart disease and stroke go
up correspondingly.

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