Journal article
Alcohol Intake as a Risk Factor for Acute Stroke
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is uncertainty about the association between alcohol consumption and stroke, particularly for low-moderate intake. We explored these associations in a large international study.
METHODS: INTERSTROKE, a case-control study, is the largest international study of risk factors for acute stroke. Alcohol consumption was self-reported and categorized by drinks/week as low (1-7), moderate (7-14 for females and 7-21 for …
Authors
Smyth A; O'Donnell M; Rangarajan S; Hankey GJ; Oveisgharan S; Canavan M; McDermott C; Xavier D; Zhang H; Damasceno A
Journal
Neurology, Vol. 100, No. 2, pp. e142–e153
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
January 10, 2023
DOI
10.1212/wnl.0000000000201388
ISSN
0028-3878