Why the study?
Are lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, and exercise associated with albuminuria in adults aged 40 and over?
Population
5,670 adults aged 40 years and over participating in a health screening survey of a local workforce
Comparison
Lifestyle factors including alcohol consumption… vs Nondrinkers and nonsmokers
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Does not support practice change; leaves open whether alcohol and smoking causally increase albuminuria risk in adults ≥40.
Are lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, and exercise associated with albuminuria in adults aged 40 and over?
Cigarette smoking and heavy alcohol consumption are significantly associated with slight albuminuria, highlighting their role in cardiovascular risk.
Metcalf et al. (1993) studied this question.
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