2. Of 1536668 patients (mean age 29.5 years, 71.5% male, and median follow-up of 6-years), 3153 experienced an incident stroke (incidence rate, 0.37 per 1,000 person-years).
Adults who consumed more than 105 g/week of alcohol had higher risk of stroke, especially brain hemorrhage
Adults who consumed more than 105 g/week of alcohol had higher risk of stroke, especially brain hemorrhage
3. Conclusion
Young adults who engaged in moderate-to-heavy drinking demonstrated a higher risk for incident stroke, especially hemorrhagic stroke
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Young adults who engaged in moderate-to-heavy drinking demonstrated a higher risk for incident stroke, especially hemorrhagic stroke
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4. Take home message
Reducing alcohol consumption should be emphasized in young adults with heavy drinking habits as part of any stroke prevention strategy.
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Reducing alcohol consumption should be emphasized in young adults with heavy drinking habits as part of any stroke prevention strategy.
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