Let me just again point out the most ridiculous statement in the article: The more alcohol a society consumes, the fewer alcohol-related problems and alcohol-r

Let me just again point out the most ridiculous statement in the article: The more alcohol a society consumes, the fewer alcohol-related problems and alcohol-related deaths (including cirrhosis) it has, since these societies, such as those in Southern Europe, integrate drinking with social life. And alcohol conveys health benefits. My response: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8174613 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8174613