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Actually the headline implies that there is no cardiovascular benefit. “Studies have shown that even small amounts of alcohol can increase a person's risk of c
by machinelearning 5y ago
Actually the headline implies that there is no cardiovascular benefit.
“Studies have shown that even small amounts of alcohol can increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease”
“To date, no reliable correlation has been found between moderate alcohol consumption and a lower risk of heart disease”
- mise_en_place 5y agoYes, relative to abstaining. If there's a 40% risk reduction in cardiovascular mortality in moderate drinkers, then there will be a 60% increase in risk for the moderate drinking, relative to someone who abstains.
- bjoyx 5y ago
- machinelearning 5y agoNot sure I follow, what group are they comparing the 40% risk reduction to?