Why the study?
Does alcohol consumption increase the risk of stroke?
Population
General populations, young victims of stroke, and alcoholics
Comparison
Alcohol consumption vs Lower alcohol consumption or non-alcoholics
Design
Review
Authors
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May support alcohol moderation counseling for stroke prevention; leaves open causality and dose thresholds from observational data alone.
Does alcohol consumption increase the risk of stroke?
Alcohol consumption, including occasional heavy drinking, is a recognized risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, often precipitating during intoxication.
Matti Hillbom (1987) studied this question.
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