In "One wine or beer per day might actually be GOOD for you and health risks are 'exaggerated', says world-renowned scientist," Sir David Spiegelhalter argues that the risks of moderate alcohol consumption are overstated. He criticized claims that "no level of alcohol is safe," comparing the risks of drinking a beer or wine daily to those of driving a car or eating bacon. Spiegelhalter emphasized that research shows the health risks of moderate drinking are minimal, stating, "Whatever the risks are, they are very low indeed." He also highlighted the social benefits of moderate alcohol use, adding that stringent guidelines, like Canada's two-drink weekly limit, are "completely unnecessary" and may undermine public trust in health recommendations.
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One wine or beer per day might actually be GOOD for you and health risks are 'exaggerated', says world-renowned scientist |
The links between moderate alcohol consumption and an early death are 'exaggerated', according to a world-renowned data scientist.
Statistically, the risk of drinking one beer or wine per day on your life expectancy is no higher than driving a car or eating bacon, said Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, a statistician Cambridge University. |