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This graph will make you feel better about that ‘one glass of wine’ health warning story

So you’ve probably seen – how could you have missed? – the story today about how drinking a glass of wine (or pint of beer) will shave 30 minutes off your life.

What the stories don’t tell you is the most dangerous thing you can do is … not drink at all.

And here’s that graph.

On the left are ex-drinkers and non-drinkers, and heavy drinkers on the right.

And the higher you are, the higher the hazard ratio.

So while it’s bad if you’re a heavy drinker, it’s even worse if you’re a non-drinker, and worse if you’re an ex-drinker.

We should say at this point, we’re not a doctor. But this guy seems to know what he’s talking about.

Conclusion – everything in moderation, people!