Khaberni- A recent British study revealed that the risk of early death for some is not only linked to the amount of alcohol consumed, but also to the quality of alcoholic beverages.
The study used data from about 341,000 participants in the UK Biobank, who were followed for over 13 years on average, classifying participants by their alcohol consumption levels - from low to high - and evaluating this data and its correlation with overall mortality rates and causes of death.
The data analysis showed that even low consumption of beer, cider made from apples, and high-alcohol content beverages is associated with approximately a 9% increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. High consumption of these drinks increases the risk of early death by 24%, cancer mortality by 36%, and heart disease mortality by 14%.
On the other hand, it was found that moderate consumption of wine is associated with a 21% reduced risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Researchers believe this could be due to the composition of wine, as well as the lifestyle of its consumers.
The researchers emphasized that the results they arrived at do not prove a causal relationship conclusively, but they do affirm the importance of considering the type of alcohol, not just the quantity, when assessing health risks.
