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Table 3 Variations in the definitions of alcohol exposures

From: Modifiable risk factors in women at high risk of breast cancer: a systematic review

Total

Nonuser vs. 1-29y vs. > 29y

Never vs. ≤ 780 vs. 781–1404 vs. 1405–2366 vs. > 2366 cups

  

Age at first use

 < 17yo

 > 20yo

Prior to vs. after first full-term birth

Mean age

Current alcohol/day

Nonusers vs. 1–4 vs. > 4 g/day

 < 1.7 vs. ≤ 7.9 and > 1.7 vs. > 7.9 g/day

  

Past alcohol/day

More than 1 cl glass/day

1–5 vs. 6–10 vs. > 10 glasses/week

  

Alcohol type

Wine-exclusive

Wine, spirits, beer

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