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Alcohol and Binge Drinking Frequency and Hypertension: A National Cross-Sectional Study in the U.S.

Muntasir MasumDaniel A MamaniJeffrey T Howard
Published in: American journal of preventive medicine (2024)
Contrary to some studies suggesting moderate alcohol intake has protective cardiovascular effects, the findings did not corroborate a "J-shaped" curve. This underscores the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring among individuals with binge drinking episodes and emphasizes the need for public health interventions to mitigate alcohol consumption and its associated hypertension risks.
Keyphrases
  • alcohol consumption
  • blood pressure
  • public health
  • hypertensive patients
  • heart rate
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • high intensity
  • human health
  • blood glucose
  • climate change