Fifty-three percent of U.S. adults now believe that moderate drinking is detrimental to health, a significant increase since 2015. Only 54% of Americans report consuming alcohol, marking the lowest level in three decades. There is a growing concern regarding alcohol's health impacts, driven by young adults who see drinking as harmful. Government dietary guidelines are being updated in light of these trends. Increasing evidence suggests that alcohol, previously thought to have heart health benefits, is linked to negative health outcomes and cancer risk.
"A record high percentage of U.S. adults, 53%, now say moderate drinking is bad for their health, up from 28% in 2015."
"The survey finds that 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcoholic beverages such as liquor, wine or beer. That's lower than at any other point in the past three decades."
"Health professionals in recent years have pointed to overwhelming evidence that alcohol consumption leads to negative health outcomes and is a leading cause of cancer."
"Younger adults have been quicker than older Americans to accept that drinking is harmful, but older adults are also now increasingly more likely to think moderate drinking carries risks."
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