all-cause mortality is described as a J-shaped curve,
whereby maximum benefit is accrued from a moderate consumption
level. Findings presented by Dr Licia Iacoviello (Laboratory of
Genetic and Environmental Epidemiology, ‘John Paul II’ Foundation,
Catholic University of Campobasso, Italy) suggest that dose--
response curves were found to be similar for both beer and wine,
when vascular events were considered as outcome