A Gallup poll shows alcohol consumption in the U.S. has fallen to a 90-year low, with only 54% of adults reporting drinking. The survey finds a record 53% now believe moderate drinking is unhealthy, up from 28% in 2015. This view is especially common among younger adults, though older Americans are also increasingly concerned. Experts attribute the shift to growing scientific consensus on alcohol’s health risks, including its link to cancer. The federal government is expected to update dietary guidelines to reflect these concerns. Even among drinkers, the survey shows fewer are consuming alcohol recently. Just a quarter reported drinking in the prior 24 hours, a record low. (CBS News)
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