versión impresa ISSN 0716-9760 GR0NBAK, MORTEN et al. Intake of
Beer, Wine and Spirits and Risk of Heavy Drinking and Alcoholic
Cirrhosis. Biol. Res. [online]. 2004, vol.37, n.2, pp. 195-200.
ISSN 0716-9760.
http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0716-97602004000200004. Studies have
suggested that wine drinkers are at lower risk of death than
beer or spirit drinkers. The aim of this study is to examine
whether the risk of becoming a heavy drinker or developing
alcoholic cirrhosis differs among individuals who prefer
different types of alcoholic beverages. In a longitudinal
setting we found that both the risk of becoming a heavy or
excessive drinker (above 14 and 21 drinks per week for women and
above 21 and 35 drinks per week for men) and the risk of
developing alcoholic cirrhosis depended on the individuals
preference of wine, beer or spirits. We conclude that moderate
wine drinkers appear to be at lower risk of becoming heavy and
excessive drinkers and that this may add to the explanation of
the reported beverage-speci