Research Papers/Reports on LRDGs

While we have and continue to accumulate publications and references from a broad range of sources, we also welcome any suggested additions to the list.

Canada

Low-risk Drinking Guidelines: The Scientific Evidence, S. J. Bondy et al, Canadian Journal of Public Health, July-Aug. 1999 (PDF file*)

Do Ontarians Drink in Moderation? A Baseline Assessment Against Canadian Low Risk Drinking Guidelines, S. J. Bondy et al, Canadian Journal of Public Health, July-Aug. 1999 (PDF File*)

Recommendations on alcohol consumption, in "Lifestyle modifications to prevent and control hypertension", Supplement to Canadian Medical Association Journal, May 4, 1999; 160 (9 Suppl)

Moderate Drinking and Health: Implications of Recent Evidence, M.J. Ashley et. al., Canadian Family Physician, Apr. 1997 (PDF file*)

Review of Canadian Low-risk Drinking Guidelines and Their Effectiveness, Gordon W. Walsh et al, Canadian Journal of Public Health, July-Aug. 1998 (PDF file*)

United States

Alcohol and Coronary Heart Disease, Alcohol Alert, No. 45, Oct. 1999, NIAAA, USA

The Price of Drinking Alcohol, Join Together Online, USA

A drink a day keeps the Grim Reaper away, American Society of Addiction Medicine, USA

Hazards and Benefits of Alcohol, New England Journal of Medicine, Vol 337, No. 24, Dec. 1997

Alcohol Consumption and Mortality Among Middle-Aged And Elderly U.S. Adults, New England Journal of Medicine, Vol 337, No. 24, Dec.1997

Safe Alcohol Consumption: A Comparison of Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Sensible Drinking, International Center for Alcohol Policies, USA

What is a "Standard Drink"?, International Center for Alcohol Policies, USA

Moderate Drinking May Protect Heart by Improving Insulin Resistance, Doctor's Guide to Medical & Other News, Jun. 1998

Study Disputes Reports that Alcohol-Abstainers are at Greater Risk of Mortality, Doctor's Guide to Medical & Other News, Feb. 1998

Moderate Alcohol Use Lowers Risk of Deadly Second Heart Attack, Doctor's Guide to Medical & Other News, Nov. 1997

Study Confirms: Heavy Drinking Associated with Higher Risk of Breast Cancer, Doctor's Guide to Medical & Other News, Apr. 1997

Light-To-Moderate Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Stroke among U.S. Male Physicians, The New England Journal of Medicine, Nov. 18/99, Vol. 341, No.21

International

Alcohol consumption and mortality from all causes, coronary heart disease, and stroke: results from a prospective cohort study of Scottish men with 21 years of follow up, in British Medical Journal, June 26/99, 318:1725-1729

The French Paradox, Eurocare

The Health Benefits of "Moderate" Consumption, Eurocare

'Protective' Effects of Moderate Drinking in Shanghai, The Globe, U.K.