Måttlig alkoholkonsumtion ger ingen positiv hälsoeffekt. En kritisk forskningsanalys
Sammanfattning
The evidence for the beneficial health effects of moderate drinking is weaker than commonly perceived. No randomised controlled trials have
been done. Observational studies suffer from unavoidable methodological limitations, chiefly from confounding and misclassification. Clinical
advice to patients as well as public health recommendations should discourage initiation of alcohol consumption, as well as recommend the
reduction of excessive drinking. The absence of health benefits strengthens the the arguments for effective population-level policies, e.g. raising
alcohol prices and restricting the physical availability of alcohol.