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Table 4 Variations in the definitions of alcohol exposures

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

Past alcohol/day

During 20’s: 0 vs. < 6 vs. 6–18 vs. 19–32 vs. > 32 g/day

Formerly < 1 vs. 1–1.9 vs. > 2 drinks/day

   

Total/Lifetime

 < 60 vs. 60–229 vs. > 230 drinks/year

Cumulative grams of alcohol pre-menopause

   

Current alcohol/day

Recent 0 vs. < 6 vs. 6–18 vs. 19–32 vs. > 32 g/day

Current < 1 vs. 1–1.9 vs. > 2 drinks/day

0 vs. 1 vs. 1 < 2 vs. 2–3 vs. > 3 drinks/day

Less than weekly vs. weekly vs. daily

 < 3 vs. ≥ 3 glasses/day