Do people who drink alcohol live longer than people who don t?

Epidemiological studies indicate that moderate drinkers live longer than non-drinkers and heavy drinkers.

Does drinking take years off your life?

One study found that people drinking more than 25 drinks a week have a shorter life expectancy by four to five years. Another study in Scandinavia concluded that people hospitalized for an alcohol use disorder had a lifespan that was 24 to 28 years fewer than the general population.

How much do alcoholics drink daily?

Alcoholics generally drink excessively, often much more than four drinks per day and in a manner they can’t control. Excessive drinking is a serious health problem for millions of people in the United States.

What is the life expectancy of someone with alcohol abuse?

People hospitalized with alcohol use disorder have an average life expectancy of 47–53 years (men) and 50–58 years (women) and die 24–28 years earlier than people in the general population.

How much alcohol does it take to shorten your life?

Scientists, who compared the health and drinking habits of alcohol drinkers in 19 countries, modelled how much life a person could expect to lose if they drank the same way for the rest of their lives from the age of 40. They found people who drank the equivalent of about five to 10 drinks a week could shorten their lives by up to six months.

What happens to your body when you drink alcohol for years?

Heavy Drinking May Lead to Cirrhosis. Many years of heavy drinking—either every day or only a few days per week—causes inflammation in the liver. It does not matter whether you get drunk or not. This can lead to scarring and cirrhosis, the final phase of alcoholic liver disease.

Can you increase your lifespan by quitting drinking alcohol?

Of all the things you can do to increase your lifespan, the most important may be to quit drinking. Only some heavy drinkers will eventually develop alcoholic liver disease. Your rate of risk depends on: 1