In summary this report demonstrates an association between increased mortality and drinking behaviors that falls within the current U.S. dietary guidelines for “healthy” alcohol use. Consuming 1–2 drinks at a time on five or more occasions weekly was associated with elevated risk of all-cause mortality, relative to drinking less frequently. This finding was observed in both a large epidemiological sample and a large clinic population and suggests that the guidelines for “healthy” alcohol use should be lowered.
