Purpose of Review A clear link between excessive alcohol consumption and cardiovascular
disease (CVD) has been established, but no consensus exists on the effects of moderate …

Hypertension is a global public health challenge and a major cause of morbidity and
mortality. Alcohol is one of the most frequently abused substances around the world. The …

Limited epidemiological literature identified the associations between residential greenness
and hypertension in low-/middle-income countries. A random sampling strategy was …

Background It is unclear how older adults with chronic conditions, who have greater risk of
alcohol‐related adverse outcomes, used alcohol throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic. We …

Little is known about the risk of hypertension and type 2 diabetes in relation to changes in
frequency and amount of alcohol consumption. This study investigated associations …

BACKGROUND: Alcohol consumption has been associated with higher blood pressure and
an increased risk of hypertension. However, the possible exposure thresholds and effect …

Background The cumulative, negative health effects of alcohol consumption are
exacerbated in older adulthood. We used a 'life course epidemiology'approach to explore …

Introduction The relationship between alcohol consumption and hypertension is multifaceted
and a major public health concern. The association becomes even more complicated when …

Abstract The Great Recession has been associated with racial/ethnic disparities in economic
loss, alcohol-related problems and mental health in the US. In this study, we examine its …

Background To investigate differences in alcohol use among Black men and women across
US states, using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Methods …