Young adults should not drink at all, as even limited alcohol consumption poses a risk, according to a new global study.
An analysis of estimated alcohol use in 204 countries in 2020 by the Global Burden of Disease, published in The Lancet, suggests that for young adults aged 15 to 39, drinking alcohol gave no health benefits.
For people aged 40 and over, the authors found that consuming a small amount of alcohol may decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.
However, any level of alcohol consumption also increased risks for various cancers, intentional and unintentional injuries, and infectious diseases.
Overall health risks from drinking differs from person to person depending on age and geographical location….