302: Alcohol & Damp January: The Research on Moderate Drinking – Jennifer Tujague
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This episode discusses the health implications of light to moderate alcohol consumption and the emerging trend of 'Damp January'.
Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 302 The health risks of heavy drinking are well-established. But what about the health risks of light to moderate drinking? More people, especially the Gen Z population, are leaning toward moderation of alcohol intake rather than going completely dry, shifting the popular "Dry January" challenge toward more of a "Damp January" trend. While the role of alcohol in health-related outcomes is complex and nuanced, a new meta-analysis of 23 major studies from 2000 to 2024 found that light-to-moderate drinking carries the same – or in some cases lower – risk of death compared to abstaining, while lifestyle factors like diet and exercise play a huge role in outcomes. Likewise, a new report published in September sheds light on alcohol and health including WHO data showing reductions in alcohol-related morbidity and mortality with many countries on track to meet targets for reducing harmful drinking. Tune in to this episode with guest Jennifer Tujague, MPH, to learn about: · the different and conflicting reports on alcohol intake and recommendations · the research on alcohol consumption and health · how moderation is…
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