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Published online 8 April 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040405-9
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The demon drink
A little alcohol can be good for you. But, collectively, our drinking habits are seriously damaging our health. Can public-health officials promote the message of moderation? Helen Pearson investigates.
Alcohol and tobacco are the terrible twins of public health. Both increase the risk of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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