Institute of Alcohol Studies
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol Alert - September 2022
Alcohol Alert - September 2022
Alcohol Alert - September 2022
Tuesday 4th October 2022
Professor Tim Stockwell critiques the Global Burden of Disease study on alcohol, questioning its reliability and highlighting biases.
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Get the buttons here!Is the Global Burden of Disease Study on Alcohol Misleading Us?
So if you just find that it comes up to nine drinks a day, it's just wildly implausible and they should have stopped and had some quality control. So you're not just hiding this whole thing about whether or not alcohol is good for your health, when it likely isn't.
Ever wondered if the studies you read about alcohol's effects are truly reliable? This episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast tackles just that. The spotlight is on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, which made waves by suggesting that older adults might benefit from drinking, while those under 40 should steer clear. But not everyone agrees. Enter Professor Tim Stockwell, a seasoned alcohol researcher who isn't afraid to call out flaws.
He dives into why the study reported fewer alcohol-related deaths compared to its 2018 version, despite no drop in global drinking rates. Intrigued? There's more. Stockwell discusses how biases can skew results and why some studies mistakenly show health benefits from alcohol. Should we trust the GBD group moving forward? And how do we navigate the tricky waters of understanding risk?
If you're curious about the nitty-gritty details of alcohol research and want to separate fact from fiction, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear why it's crucial to base alcohol policies on informed debates and public awareness.