The health ministry on Monday rolled out its first guidelines on alcohol consumption, aiming to reduce associated health risks.
The guidelines set out the amount of alcohol consumed that raises the risk of developing diseases and conditions in an effort to encourage people to drink in moderation.
The amount of pure alcohol that raises the risk of lifestyle diseases is 40 grams for men and 20 grams for women per day, according to the guidelines. In terms of the type of drink, 20 grams of pure alcohol is equivalent to one 500ml bottle of beer or one…
