Twenty-Five-Year Alcohol Consumption Traȷectories and Their Association With Arterial Aging: A Prospective Cohort Study [Epidemiology]

ConclusionsThis work demonstrates that consistently heavy alcohol consumption is associated with higher cardiovascular risk, especially among males, and also provides new insights into the potential impact of changes in drinking levels over time. It discusses the additional insights possible when capturing longitudinal consumption patterns in lieu of reliance on recent intake alone.Clinical Trial RegistrationURL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT02663791.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: O'Neill, D., Britton, A., Brunner, E. J., Bell, S. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Diet and Nutrition, Epidemiology, Lifestyle, Risk Factors Original Research Source Type: research