Table 1

Categorical levels for average volume of pure alcohol per day for women and men16

CategoryAverage volume of pure alcohol per day for women (g)Average volume of pure alcohol per day for men (g)
WHO-criteria for risk of consumption on a single drinking day in relation to acute problems
 Low risk0–200–40
 Medium risk21–4041–60
 High risk41–6061–100
 Very high risk>61>101
WHO-criteria for risk of consumption on a single drinking day in relation to chronic harm
 I (low risk)0–200–40
 II (medium risk)21–4041–60
 III (high risk)≥41≥61