According to the US Dietary Guidelines, "Even drinking within the recommended limits may increase the overall risk of death from various causes, such as from several types of cancer and some forms of cardiovascular disease."
Low Risk
VS. At-Risk
Drinking
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According to the US Dietary Guidelines, "Even drinking within the recommended limits may increase the overall risk of death from various causes, such as from several types of cancer and some forms of cardiovascular disease."
Low Risk VS. At-Risk Drinking
Up to 1 drink a day for women.
Up to 2 drinks a day for men.
Low-Risk "Moderate Drinking"
Men younger than 65 years are considered to have "at-risk drinking" when:
- Drink more than 4 standard drinks in a day, or
- Drink more than 14 drinks per week.
At-Risk Drinking
Women and men 65 years or older are considered to have "at-risk drinking" when:
- Drink more than 4 standard drinks in a day, or
- Drink more than 14 drinks per week.