Many factors, such as age, body mass index, ethnicity, family history, general health status and the use of medication, influence the definition of modern drinking guidelines. The speed of alcohol consumption and whether it is accompanied by food - as well as the amount and type of food - are conditions that influence the absorption of alcohol. Consequently, guidelines are likely to vary among population groups, as well as across countries and within them individually.
The recommended levels vary in some countries, sometimes up to 2 or 3 fold. In addition, no consistency exists on the sizes of standard drinks across countries, which generally reflects differences in cultures and customs: the smallest drink is 8 g of alcohol in the UK and the largest is 19.75 g in Japan.
However, based on available scientific evidence and different references provided by various public health authorities, it is accepted that low-risk moderate consumption ranges between the amounts set out in the guidelines below:
Guidelines for low risk moderate consumption:
- Up to 2 drink units a day for women.
- Up to 3 drink units a day for men.
- No more than 4 drink units on any one occasion.
- Alcohol should be avoided in certain situations such as when pregnant, when taking certain medication or when working machinery.
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