Red and White Wine-Related Mortality Rates Due to Circulatory and Cancer Diseases in 33 European Countries

There is a lack of scientific data on a high number of populations to differentiate between the effects of red and white wines on mortalities related to circulatory and cancer diseases.We statistically compared the actual Age-Adjusted Death Rates (AADR) of circulatory and cancer diseases in 33 European countries due to the predominantly red or white wine consumption completed with the aspects of economic health (gross domestic product, GDP) and life expectancy.In the countries with higher red wine consumption, the circulatory mortality was significantly less than that in the white wine countries (355 versus 407, p= 0.021).Concerning cancers, this positive red wine effect was not found.However, the good red wine results concerning circulation did not improve life expectancy alone.The high GDP values significantly correlated with reducing both circulatory and cancer mortalities, with better life expectancy and increased wine consumption.There was a significant difference in the mortality rates of circulatory diseases between the countries with dominantly red and white wine consumption.However, only the high GDP values were found to decrease the mortality rates for circulatory and cancer diseases and improve life expectancy.The novelty of this study is shown in the simultaneous and complex investigation of crucial factors of wine consumption, which can determine its health effects on the most frequent mortalities in Europe depending on the types of wines and economic background approached from the aspect of life expectancy.A significant part of observations was already known, but the large European population gives them a significant impact.However, we also present the potential and individual dangers of uncontrolled wine consumption.Therefore, we recommend moderated forms of wine drinking, as well as stimulation of wine -type -specific wine research.These data are valid only for this population (generation) of Europe.