Association between alcohol consumption and risk of stroke among adults: results from a prospective cohort study in Chongqing, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of stroke in China is increasing, along with a clear trend in the prevalence of risk factors. Alcohol consumption is also a risk factor for stroke. Many cohort studies have explored the relationship between alcohol consumption and stroke risk. However, findings have been inconsistent.

Methods

We used cluster sampling to select 13 districts and counties (at the same level) in Chongqing, China. Then, we used stratified random sampling to distribute the number of people in each district and county. 23,308 adults aged 30-79 were recruited between October 2018 and February 2019. Follow-up was conducted through a monitoring system and questionnaires until September 2022. Information on alcohol consumption and other covariates was collected using a standard

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10464090 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature