Gallup: Alcohol Consumption Increasingly Viewed as Unhealthy
Alcohol Consumption Increasingly Viewed as Unhealthy Young adults aged 18 to 34 are leading the charge to drink less for better health by Megan Brenan Americans increasingly believe drinking in moderation is bad for one’s health. However, the majority think the best advice for a person who drinks an average amount of alcohol is to reduce how much they consume rather than stop drinking altogether. Young adults are more likely than middle-aged and older adults to say alcohol presents health risks, and their alcohol consumption has dropped significantly in recent years. Gallup has measured Americans’ views of the health effects of moderate drinking 10 times since 2001. The latest data, from the July 1-21 Consumption Habits poll, show Drinking one or two alcoholic beverages per day is bad for one’s health . 45% Yes in this study 39% Increased “yes” from last year of 6 points 28% Increased “yes” from