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To investigate the association between alcohol consumption and blood pressure and to evaluate potential interactions with smoking and other lifestyle behaviors.

June 1, 1991Journal of Hypertension

Alcohol and blood pressure and its interaction with smoking and other behavioural variables: results from the MONICA Augsburg Survey 1984-1985

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UKUlrich Keil LCLloyd E. Chambless BFBirgit Filipiak

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Cross-sectional study finds higher blood pressure linked to heavy alcohol intake and smoking in adults aged 25–64, highlighting compounding lifestyle risks for cardiovascular health.

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To investigate the association between alcohol consumption and blood pressure and to evaluate potential interactions with smoking and other lifestyle behaviors.
Analyzed cross-sectional data from a two-stage cluster sample of 5,312 participants aged 25–64 years in the WHO MONICA Augsburg Survey (1984–1985).
Applied multiple linear regression models adjusting for age, body mass index, smoking, physical activity, and education while evaluating interactions with behavioral factors.
Men consuming ≥80 g/day of alcohol had 3–11 mmHg higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) and 2–6 mmHg higher diastolic blood pressure (DBP) compared with non-drinkers.
Women consuming ≥40 g/day of alcohol showed 2–6 mmHg higher SBP and 1–5 mmHg higher DBP than non-drinkers, with no clear relationship observed in individuals aged 55–64.
Smoking consistently modified the effect of alcohol on blood pressure, altering SBP and DBP estimates by 2–8 mmHg in men and by 1–14 mmHg in women.

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Keil et al. (1991) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7c978dd0b007fc43cf7e61 https://doi.org/10.1097/00004872-199106000-00003

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June 1, 1991Journal of Hypertension

Alcohol and blood pressure and its interaction with smoking and other behavioural variables: results from the MONICA Augsburg Survey 1984-1985

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Authors

UKUlrich Keil LCLloyd E. Chambless BFBirgit Filipiak

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds higher blood pressure linked to heavy alcohol intake and smoking in adults aged 25–64, highlighting compounding lifestyle risks for cardiovascular health.

Key Points

To investigate the association between alcohol consumption and blood pressure and to evaluate potential interactions with smoking and other lifestyle behaviors.
Analyzed cross-sectional data from a two-stage cluster sample of 5,312 participants aged 25–64 years in the WHO MONICA Augsburg Survey (1984–1985).
Applied multiple linear regression models adjusting for age, body mass index, smoking, physical activity, and education while evaluating interactions with behavioral factors.
Men consuming ≥80 g/day of alcohol had 3–11 mmHg higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) and 2–6 mmHg higher diastolic blood pressure (DBP) compared with non-drinkers.
Women consuming ≥40 g/day of alcohol showed 2–6 mmHg higher SBP and 1–5 mmHg higher DBP than non-drinkers, with no clear relationship observed in individuals aged 55–64.
Smoking consistently modified the effect of alcohol on blood pressure, altering SBP and DBP estimates by 2–8 mmHg in men and by 1–14 mmHg in women.

Cite This Study

Keil et al. (1991) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7c978dd0b007fc43cf7e61 https://doi.org/10.1097/00004872-199106000-00003

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