Is it okay to not drink "big alcohol"? A survey of 9.78 million people found that "regular drinking of small amounts of alcohol" is more harmful

In social situations, people often say "it's OK if you don't drink too much", as if your health won't be threatened as long as you avoid excessive drinking. However, a large-scale survey of 9.78 million people revealed a surprising fact: regularly drinking small amounts of alcohol, the so-called "regular drinking", may be more harmful than occasional heavy drinking.

1. Research Background and Methods

The study was initiated by an international health research institute and covered 9.78 million participants of different ages, genders and backgrounds. The researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of the participants' drinking habits and their health status through questionnaires, physical examination data and long-term health tracking.

2. Research Findings

The results of the study show that those who often drink small amounts of alcohol, although the amount of alcohol consumed each time is not large, the long-term cumulative alcohol intake cannot be ignored. This habitual drinking pattern is closely related to a variety of health problems.

1. Cardiovascular disease

Even a small amount of alcohol intake can increase the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Long-term small amounts of alcohol consumption can cause damage to blood vessel walls and arteriosclerosis, thereby increasing the incidence of cardiovascular disease.

2. Liver damage

Alcohol metabolism mainly occurs in the liver , and long-term, small amounts of alcohol consumption will gradually accumulate damage to the liver. Studies have shown that even light drinkers have a higher risk of liver disease.

3. Cancer Risk

Alcohol is associated with the development of a variety of cancers, including oral cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer and breast cancer. Even small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of these cancers.

4. Mental health issues

Drinking small amounts of alcohol may affect mood and sleep, and in the long run may lead to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

3. Why do some people have no problem drinking for a long time?

People who drink alcohol for a long time without any health problems may have the following conditions:

1. Individual differences: Everyone has different genes, metabolic capacity, physical condition, etc., so their tolerance to alcohol is also different. Some people may have a stronger ability to metabolize alcohol, or their body may have a weaker response to alcohol stimulation.

2. Moderate drinking: Some people may drink alcohol for a long time, but if the amount of drinking is controlled within the moderate range, it will not cause serious damage to the body. The definition of moderate drinking varies from country to country, but generally refers to no more than two glasses of wine (about 30 ml of pure alcohol) per day for men and no more than one glass of wine (about 15 ml of pure alcohol) per day for women.

3. Good health: Some people may be in good health, so they will not have obvious health problems even if they drink alcohol for a long time. For example, some people may not suffer from alcohol-related diseases such as liver disease and cardiovascular disease.

4. Lifestyle factors: Some people may have a healthy lifestyle, so even if they drink alcohol for a long time, they will not have obvious health problems. For example, they may have healthy eating habits, adequate sleep, regular exercise, etc.

However, this does not mean that long-term drinking is risk-free. Long-term drinking may lead to a variety of health problems such as liver disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, mental disorders, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that people drink in moderation, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and have regular medical examinations.

Based on this study, we can conclude that even a small amount of drinking should not be taken lightly. It may quietly damage our health and become a hidden killer of health. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone should re-examine their drinking habits. Even a "small drink" in social occasions should be moderate and the frequency of drinking should be reduced as much as possible.