Study Finds Different Mortality Risks Linked to Beer, Wine, and Spirits

This large observational study analyzed data from over 340,000 UK Biobank participants to examine mortality patterns associated with different types of alcohol. High total alcohol intake was linked to increased all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality, while moderate consumption raised cancer mortality risk. Beer/cider and spirits were associated with higher mortality across several outcomes, whereas low-to-moderate wine consumption correlated with lower mortality for some outcomes, though causation cannot be confirmed.

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