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Heavier drinking (30 g or more per day) is associated with an increased risk of death from causes such as breast cancer and cirrhosis.

Practitioners should caution against heavy alcohol consumption due to associated health risks.

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Heavier drinking was associated with an increased risk of death from other causes, particularly breast cancer and cirrhosis.
Charles S. Fuchs et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 1995

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The study is a prospective cohort study.

Source

Alcohol Consumption and Mortality among Women

Charles S. Fuchs et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 1995

DOI 10.1056/nejm199505113321901

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