Note that the study took place in Japan, where diet and alcohol consumption might not be the same as they are in western countries. Also note that the article'

Note that the study took place in Japan, where diet and alcohol consumption might not be the same as they are in western countries. Also note that the article's definition of "wealthy" was having an income higher than 10 million Yen, which is only about $94,000. In 2016, the average annual salary for a Japanese man in his 50s was 7.4 million Yen.[1] 10 million Yen is only 35% higher than that. [1] https://resources.realestate.co.jp/living/average-salary-japan-occupation-age https://resources.realestate.co.jp/living/average-salary-jap...