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" Health experts have warned that even a low level of alcohol consumption can be harmful. Research published in the journal Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation looked at the effect of low consumption on health by measuring alcohol-related medical care costs and episodes. The study found that, with the exception of people over the age of 80, men who consumed up to five units a day and women who consumed up to 2.5 units a day cost the health service more than those who did not drink. The finding calls into question the previous assumption that low alcohol consumption can in fact have a positive effect, the study authors claim. Johan Jarl, from Lund University in Sweden, said: &amp;#039;We found that, when including also those diseases where low consumption increases the risk of morbidity and mortality, low-to-moderate alcohol intake actually has a net negative health impact.&amp;#039; Previous research has suggested that people with a low alcohol intake are often more highly paid. However, Mr Jarl said that it is &amp;#039;doubtful if the common explanation of health as the link between alcohol consumption and increased wages is valid in its existing form&amp;#039;. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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