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<strong>Alcohol</strong>ism and Problem Drinking:<br />

Is Modest <strong>Alcohol</strong> Consumption a Health<br />

Behavior?<br />

! Modest alcohol intake (1-2 drinks/day) may<br />

add to a long life<br />

! For older adults<br />

! Coronary artery disease reduced<br />

! HDL “good” cholesterol increased<br />

! Fewer strokes, etc<br />

! Moderate drinking among younger adults<br />

! Enhances risks of death, probably due to alcoholrelated<br />

injuries

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