#alcohol intake as a risk factor for acute #stroke
A study was done on about 26,000 people from >30 countries including India to assess whether alcohol drinkers had increased risk of getting affected by stroke or not. (Ref: #Neurology, Oct 11, 2022)
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A study was done on about 26,000 people from >30 countries including India to assess whether alcohol drinkers had increased risk of getting affected by stroke or not. (Ref: #Neurology, Oct 11, 2022)
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1. High level of alcohol intake was consistently associated with all stroke, ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
2. Moderate alcohol intake was associated with all stroke and ICH, but not ischemic stroke.
2. Moderate alcohol intake was associated with all stroke and ICH, but not ischemic stroke.
3. Low alcohol intake was associated with increased odds of stroke in India, but decreased odds of stroke in Western Europe/North America.
4. Wine consumption was associated with reduced odds of all stroke and ischemic stroke but not ICH.
4. Wine consumption was associated with reduced odds of all stroke and ischemic stroke but not ICH.
5. Heavy episodic drinking pattern (>5 drinks on 1 or more days/month) was associated with all stroke, ischemic stroke and ICH
Conclusions
1. Alcohol consumption, especially moderate and heavy drinking, is associated with a higher risk of getting stroke.
Conclusions
1. Alcohol consumption, especially moderate and heavy drinking, is associated with a higher risk of getting stroke.
2. Low alcohol intake and wine (supposedly safer options) can also lead to increased risk of brain hemorrhage (but not ischemic strokes).
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