Why the study?
What is the relationship between alcohol consumption and blood pressure in adults aged 35-64 years?
Population
1,429 men and women aged 35-64 years in Auckland, New Zealand
Comparison
Alcohol consumption vs Nondrinkers
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Association in cross-sectional data does not imply causation; leaves open need for prospective trials before informing BP advice.
What is the relationship between alcohol consumption and blood pressure in adults aged 35-64 years?
There is a nonlinear, U-shaped relationship between alcohol consumption and blood pressure in men and older women, with light-to-moderate drinking associated with lower blood pressure than nondrinking or heavy drinking.
Stewart et al. (1985) studied this question.
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