People Under 40s Face Higher Risks From Alcohol Than Older Adults: Study
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About 60 per cent of alcohol-related injuries occur among people in this age group (40s), including motor vehicle accidents, suicides, and homicides, report said.
Young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults, according to a global study published in The Lancet journal on Friday.
This is the first study to report alcohol risk by geographical region, age, sex, and year.
It suggests that global alcohol consumption recommendations should be based on age and location, with the strictest guidelines targeted towards males between ages 15-39, who are at the greatest risk of harmful alcohol consumption worldwide.
The study also suggests that adults aged 40 and older without underlying health conditions may see some benefits from small alcohol consumption -- between one and two standard drinks per day -- including a reduced risk in cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.
