Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Stroke in Women

News Friday, March 16th, 2012

Stroke.ahajournals.org: Monik Jimenez, ScD; Stephanie E. Chiuve, ScD; Robert J. Glynn, PhD, ScD; Meir J. Stampfer, MD, DrPH; Carlos A. Camargo Jr, MD, DrPH; Walter C. Willett, MD, DrPH; JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH; Kathryn M. Rexrode, MD, MPH – March 8, 2012.

Abstract

Background and Purpose—Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption has been consistently associated with lower risk of heart disease, but data for stroke are less certain. A lower risk of stroke with light-to-moderate alcohol intake has been suggested, but the dose response among women remains uncertain and the data in this subgroup have been sparse.

Methods—A total of 83 578 female participants of the Nurses’ Health Study who were free of diagnosed cardiovascular disease and cancer at baseline were followed-up from 1980 to 2006. Data on self-reported alcohol consumption were assessed at baseline and updated approximately every 4 years, whereas stroke and potential confounder data were updated at baseline and biennially. Strokes were classified according to the National Survey of Stroke criteria. Read More

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