A new online tool developed by Canadian researchers allows individuals to calculate personalized estimates of the potential health risks associated with their alcohol consumption. The calculator, based on Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, considers factors like age, sex, and weekly alcohol intake to provide insights on risks related to diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and injury. It also estimates the risk of premature death from alcohol and compares health risks to smoking.
A person walks past shelves of bottles of alcohol on display at an LCBO in Ottawa, Thursday March 19, 2020.The tool allows people to calculate personalized estimates of the potential health risks from their own alcohol consumption , along with the possible benefits of drinking less.The calculator is built on the health science used to generate Canada ’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, and asks individuals to enter their age, sex and an estimate of how much they drink in a week.
Using the personalized inputs, the tool returns a variety of data, including the increased risk of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and injury.It also generates estimates such as the risk of dying early from alcohol, the average amount of lifetime lost per drink, and a health risk comparison to cigarettes.Naimi said the researchers didn’t just rely on mathematical models to craft the tool. Researchers conducted national surveys to get input from real people as well.
UBC professor and clinical psychologist Zach Walsh said for those looking to cut back on alcohol consumption, it’s important not to start from a place of shame or negativity. That kind of mindset can lead to even more bad feelings if a person fails to meet their goals.Tips for keeping New Year’s resolutions
He also suggested that people looking to cut back on alcohol set themselves up for success by planning ahead.
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