In Most Studies of the Relationship Between Drinking and Mortality

In most studies of the relationship between drinking and mortality rate, a J-shaped or U-shaped relationship has been found. This pattern suggests that​

A) ​light drinkers and moderate drinkers have a higher death rate than heavy drinkers.
B) ​moderate drinkers and heavy drinkers have a lower death rate than light drinkers.
C) ​light drinkers and nondrinkers have a higher death rate than moderate and heavy drinkers.
D) ​light and moderate drinkers have a lower death rate than nondrinkers and heavy drinkers.