Alcohol intake and the risk of age-related cataracts: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Epidemiologic studies assessing the relationship between alcohol consumption and the risk of age-related cataracts (ARCs) led to inconsistent results. This meta-analysis was performed to fill this gap.

Methods

Eligible studies were identified via computer searches and reviewing the reference lists of these obtained articles. Pooled estimates of the relative risks (RR) and the corresponding 95% confidence Intervals (CI) were calculated using random effects models.

Results

Seven prospective cohort studies involving a total of 119,706 participants were ultimately included in this meta-analysis. Pooled results showed that there is no substantial overall increased risk of ARC due to heavy alcohol consumption. The estimated RRs comparing heavy drinkers versus non-dr

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4169623 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature