Letter to the Editor
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2024.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2024; 30(39): 4308-4312
Published online Oct 21, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i39.4308
Table 1 Definitions of heavy drinking and low-risk drinking
Women
Men
Alcohol intake
Drinks
Alcohol intake
Drinks
Heavy drinking (NIAAA and CDC)
Per day≥ 56 g≥ 4≥ 70 g≥ 5
Per week≥ 112 g≥ 8≥ 210 g≥ 15
Low-risk drinking (WHO)
Per day< 20 g-< 40 g-
Per week< 140 g-< 280 g-