Dose-response relationship: pooled RRs (95% CI) for cardiovascular outcomes (number of pooled studies in parentheses after each effect estimate; heterogeneity statistic unavailable)
| Alcohol intake g/day versus none | Cardiovascular disease mortality (n=21 studies, n=1 184 956) |
|---|---|
| <2.5 | 0.71 (0.57 to 0.89)7 |
| 2.5–14.9 | 0.77 (0.71 to 0.83)15 |
| 15–29.9 | 0.75 (0.70 to 0.80)13 |
| 30–60 | 0.85 (0.73 to 0.98)10 |
| >60 | 0.99 (0.84 to 1.17)6 |