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Tim
Thu, Jul-13-06, 06:20
All,

on the internet I found that the medically recommended
maximum weekly units of alcohol are 14 for women and 21 for
men. Does anyone know an official reference for this
threshold, eg. from the WHO.

Regards, Tim
Juhana Har
Thu, Jul-13-06, 06:20
Tim wrote:
: All,
:
: on the internet I found that the medically recommended
: maximum weekly units of alcohol are 14 for women and 21 for
: men. Does anyone know an official reference for this
: threshold, eg. from the WHO.
:
: Regards, Tim

Hi Tim,

I don't have any official reference but these links might be
of interest to you:

http://www.scielo.br/pdf/bjmbr/v37n9/5502.pdf

http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/hliving/Alctype.html

--
Juhana