Maintaining guideline transparency and pragmatism in the post‐truth era

Abstract

Commentary to: How should we set consumption thresholds for low risk drinking guidelines? Achieving objectivity and transparency using evidence, expert judgement and pragmatism

Drinking guidelines and the need for evidence beyond the epidemiological

“…We are grateful to the authors of the four commentaries, which explore themes arising from our paper. As Gilmore notes , the science, politics and properties of alcohol, as well as the wider climate of scepticism regarding scientific expertise, make the development of drinking guidelines an inherently challenging task, and this is reflected in the considered views of the commentators.…”