Alcohol consumption to increase blood pressure risk in males - Video

Published On 2022-02-02T19:03:17+05:30 | Updated On 2 Feb 2022 7:03 PM IST

Overview

Alcohol consumption has increased among youth population, it has become more a fantasy among younger people despite continuous awareness of its ill effects.

Alcohol-related hypertension is a well-defined clinical entity with a comprehensive foundation based on a large number of cross-sectional and prospective epidemiological studies. In a study, researchers reiterated the association between alcohol intake and the risk of developing hypertension, especially in men finds a study published in the journal Nutrition on July 22, 2021.

Elevated blood pressure (BP) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), causing significant loss of years of quality of life. Although previous studies have already confirmed the harmful effects of alcohol consumption on the cardiovascular system, especially by elevating BP levels, the strength of this relationship was not investigated in the Brazilian population.

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Alcohol Consumption Raises Risk of Developing Hypertension in Men

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