Record-high belief in alcohol's health risks correlates with lowest U.S. drinking rate in nearly 90 years.

A recent Gallup poll shows a record high of 53% of U.S. adults believe moderate drinking is bad for health, up from 28% in 2015. Consequently, only 54% of Americans now report drinking alcohol, the lowest rate in nearly 90 years. This trend, driven largely by younger adults, reflects a growing awareness of alcohol's health risks. The federal government is updating dietary guidelines in response to these changing perceptions.