Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Hospitalizations and Mortality in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.
Natalie R DayaCasey M RebholzLawrence J AppelElizabeth SelvinMariana LazoPublished in: Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (2020)
The positive associations with hospitalization and mortality were stronger among never and former drinkers compared to those who consume ≤1 to 7 drinks/wk. Former drinkers with a history of heavy drinking had a stronger positive association with adverse health outcomes than former drinkers without a history of heavy drinking, highlighting the impact of this pattern of alcohol consumption.