8 These results carry at least 2 important clinical implications: (1) they substantiate prior claims that no amount of alcohol is protective against cardiovascular disease, and (2) they newly demonstrate that the adverse effects of alcohol unduly affect those who consume heavily, implying that for an equivalent reduction in alcohol intake, the improvements to cardiovascular health may be significant for heavier drinkers but only slight for those who consume modestly.
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Association of Habitual Alcohol Intake With Risk of Cardiovascular Disease.
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