According to a recent survey, half of American adults now think that moderate drinking is bad for your health, which is a big change from 20 years ago.
Studies and experts weigh in on the possible advantages and disadvantages of alcohol use as dietary recommendations are being reviewed.
America is witnessing a subtle but profound change. For many years, the idea that having a glass of wine or a drink occasionally was harmless, even healthy. Many Americans, however, are now reconsidering that belief.
A recent CNN survey indicates that half of American adults now believe that moderate drinking is unhealthy, compared to just 20% twenty years ago.
This change coincides with the upcoming revision of official nutrition standards, which were last revised in 2020, and new research highlighting the possible negative effects of even moderate alcohol use.
According to Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, alcohol is a “direct and preventable cause” of more than 100,000 cancer cases in the US each year, supporting recent research that links alcohol to the disease.
Even one or two drinks per day may have serious health effects, according to growing data, even though excessive and binge drinking have long been recognized as serious health hazards.
It’s interesting to note that sentiments differ by gender and age. Moderate drinking is more likely to be seen as hazardous by women and younger persons under 45, which is indicative of a larger cultural shift.
One thing is certain despite the ongoing discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of alcohol: Americans are becoming more curious about what’s in their glass and are questioning long-held beliefs about moderation and health.
