Age and Aging — van den Brandt PA, et al. | February 11, 2020

Researchers focused on the link of alcohol drinking characteristics with the likelihood to reach 90 years of age, utilizing data from the Netherlands Cohort Study. The individuals that took part in the study were born in 1916–1917 (n = 7,807) and were asked to complete a questionnaire in 1986 (age 68–70 years). These people were observed for vital status until the age of 90 years (2006–07). Findings revealed that both men and women demonstrated statistically significant positive links between baseline alcohol consumption and the possibility of reaching 90 years. A positive link of wine consumption with longevity was observed (notably in women), whereas liquor was positively related to longevity in males and inversely in females. Those without and with a history of selected diseases showed a link between alcohol intake and longevity. Overall, participants drinking 5– < 15 g alcohol/day showed the highest probability of reaching 90 years. Although not significant, the risk estimates also suggest to avoid binge drinking.

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