American College of Cardiology finds women binge drinkers face 68% higher heart disease risk
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Updated · Wales Online · Apr 28
American College of Cardiology finds women binge drinkers face 68% higher heart disease risk
8 articles · Updated · Wales Online · Apr 28
The ACC study analyzed data from over 430,000 adults treated at Kaiser Permanente Northern California, with an average age of 44 and no prior heart disease.
Women consuming more than eight drinks weekly had a 45% higher risk, and binge-drinking women faced a 68% higher risk compared to moderate drinkers. Men with high intake also saw increased risk.
Researchers urge including alcohol intake in routine health assessments, noting rising heart disease rates among younger generations and increased alcohol consumption among women in the US and UK.
Why are young women now considered a high-risk group for alcohol-related heart disease?
Is your daily glass of wine raising your heart disease risk by nearly 50 percent?
Could the type of alcohol you drink, not the amount, be the real key to heart health?
As alcohol's heart risks are confirmed, why did U.S. health guidelines remove specific daily limits?
Should your doctor treat your alcohol intake as a vital sign, just like your blood pressure?