That Big Scary Study about Booze? It’s Not as Scary as You Think

The video discusses a study published in The Lancet, which analyzed data from 600,000 people across 83 studies in 19 countries, focusing on current drinkers. The study found that consuming more than 100 grams of alcohol per week increases mortality risk. It highlights the limitations of the study, such as confounding factors like race, socioeconomic status, and dietary habits. The video also compares the effects of different alcoholic beverages and critiques the certainty often expressed in nutritional science. It emphasizes the need for individual judgment in alcohol consumption decisions.

According to the study, what is the impact of drinking more than 100 grams of alcohol per week?

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What does the speaker suggest about the messaging surrounding alcohol consumption and health?

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