High alcohol intake was linked to higher death rates than never or occasional drinking (hazard ratio 1.24, comparing death rates over time).High alcohol intake was linked to higher death rates than never or occasional drinking (hazard ratio 1.24, comparing death rates over time).
Who was studied340,924 UK adults, against never or occasional beverage-specific drinkers
What changedAgainst never/occasional drinkers, death from any cause was higher with low spirits intake (hazard ratio 1.08), lower with low wine intake (0.89)
The catchSelf-reported alcohol intake was vulnerable to underreporting
In 250,791 current drinkers, spirits and beer had hazard ratios—measures of relative risk over time—of 1.40 and 1.24, respectively, for acute kidney injury.In 250,791 current drinkers, spirits and beer had hazard ratios—measures of relative risk over time—of 1.40 and 1.24, respectively, for acute kidney injury.
The hazard ratio for death—a comparison of death rates over time—was 0.66 for personalized versus general advice, with no clear difference.The hazard ratio for death—a comparison of death rates over time—was 0.66 for personalized versus general advice, with no clear difference.