A recent Gallup poll reveals that only 54% of U.S. adults report consuming alcohol , marking the lowest rate in nearly 90 years. This decline coincides with a growing belief that moderate alcohol consumption is harmful to health. For the first time, a majority of Americans, 53%, now view moderate drinking as detrimental, according to Gallup's survey conducted in July.

The trend reflects a shift in public perception, with recent research challenging earlier beliefs that moderate drinking could offer health benefits. The decline in alcohol consumption has been more pronounced among women and young adults, with women's drinking rates dropping by 11 percentage points since 2023. Young adults' consumption has fallen from 59% in 2023 to 50% today.

Interestingly, the decline in alcohol use

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