Midlife Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Stroke in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— Self-reported light-to-moderate alcohol consumption at midlife was not associated with reduced stroke risk compared with abstention over 20 years of follow-up in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study. Heavier consumption increased the risk for both outcomes as did moderate intake for ICH.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Epidemiology Clinical Sciences Source Type: research