Among people under age 35, January 2, 2023 by admin light drinkers have higher mortality rates than nondrinkers. light drinkers have mortality rates equal to those of nondrinkers but lower than those of heavy drinkers. light drinkers have lower mortality rates than both nondrinkers and heavy drinkers. there is no relationship between mortality rates and alcohol use. See Answer light drinkers have higher mortality rates than nondrinkers.