This article focuses on selected large prospective cohort studies that examined the effect of
alcohol consumption on the risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease in Japanese …

Objective The study aims to examine the association between a wide range of alcohol
consumption and risk of stroke and coronary heart disease. Methods The Japan Public …

Results After controlling for potential predictors of hypertension, the relative risk for
hypertension (SBP 140 mmHg or greater and/or DBP 90 mmHg or greater or receipt of …

Background and Purpose The relationship between alcohol intake and stroke has been
inconsistent in previous studies. We examined the separate and combined effects of …

The relationship between alcohol consumption and the risk for cardiovascular disease
(CVD) is U-shaped, whereas alcohol drinking is linearly associated with blood pressure, and …

Background and Purpose—Previous studies have demonstrated the association between
alcohol consumption and cardiovascular mortality. However, the sex-specific association …

Background and Purpose Understanding the effects of alcohol intake on stroke and other
cardiovascular diseases is an important issue for public health. Methods A 10.5-year …

Background The question remains as to whether light to moderate alcohol intake is
associated with an increased risk of hypertension. Methods In 1978, a total of 1101 residents …

Many epidemiological cross-sectional studies have confirmed that alcohol drinking is related
to high blood pressure. However, the impact of alcohol drinking on high blood pressure in …

Although it has been suggested that alcohol intake is related to hypertension, few long-term
prospective studies have investigated this relationship. We therefore conducted a …