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Originally Posted by Confusedinomicon
Isn't that saying early death isn't associated with people who drink moderately? I think it's the same as someone who doesn't drink. I don't think this means drinking moderately makes you live longer.
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from my alma mater:
Moderate Drinking Helps Middle-Aged and Older People Live Longer, Research Shows | News
POSSIBLE association between moderate drinking and better longevity in middle-aged adults.
But remember, non-drinkers in later years are often former alcoholics. To really do research properly, one would need to compare moderate drinkers to people who have
never drunk, excluding former alcoholics.