Alcohol consumption, cardiovascular health, and endothelial function markers

Bau, Paulo Fernando Dotto; Bau, Claiton Henrique Dotto; Rosito, Guido A.; Manfroi, Waldomiro Carlos; Fuchs, Flávio Danni

doi:10.1016/j.alcohol.2007.08.004

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“…In particular those with excellent, very good or good health, are more likely to be a moderate drinker which is similar to the findings of previous studies (Bau, Bau, Rosito, Manfroi, & Fuchs, 2007;Berger et al, 1999;Klatsky, Armstrong, Friedman, & Sidney, 2001).…”

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confidence: 89%

The effect of alcohol consumption on household income in Ireland

Ormond

Murphy

2016

Alcohol

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This paper presents a study of the effects of alcohol consumption on household income in Ireland using the Slán National Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007 dataset, accounting for endogeneity and selection bias. Drinkers are categorised into one of four categories based on the recommended weekly drinking levels by the Irish Health Promotion Unit; those who never drank, non-drinkers, moderate and heavy drinkers. A multinomial logit OLS Two Step Estimate is used to explain individual's choice of drinking status and to correct for selection bias which would result in the selection into a particular category of drinking being endogenous. Endogeneity which may arise through the simultaneity of drinking status and income either due to the reverse causation between the two variables, income affecting alcohol consumption or alcohol consumption affecting income, or due to unobserved heterogeneity, is addressed. This paper finds that the household income of drinkers is higher than that of non-drinkers and of those who never drank. There is very little difference between the household income of moderate and heavy drinkers, with heavy drinkers earning slightly more. Weekly household income for those who never drank is €454.20, non-drinkers is €506.26, compared with €683.36 per week for moderate drinkers and €694.18 for heavy drinkers

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Section: (B) Resultssupporting

confidence: 89%

The effect of alcohol consumption on household income in Ireland

Ormond

Murphy

2016

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“…While the health status of moderate and heavy drinkers is similar, slightly more moderate drinkers report very good/excellent health. Previous studies found a U-shaped curve depicting moderate drinkers having better health compared with abstainers or heavy drinkers (Bau et al, 2007;Berger et al, 1999;Klatsky et al, 2001), and this study is similar. However, the substantial drop in the health status of heavy drinkers is not evident.…”

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confidence: 77%

“…These findings are similar to the findings of other studies, which show that moderate consumers of alcohol tend to have better health (Bau et al, 2007;Berger et al, 1999;Klatsky et al, 2001 …”

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confidence: 82%

“…In general, findings tend to be that moderate levels of alcohol consumption are beneficial toward one's health status, compared with abstaining from or consuming heavy amounts of alcohol, which has a negative effect on health status (Bau, Bau, Rosito, Manfroi, & Fuchs, 2007;Berger et al, 1999;Klatsky, Armstrong, Friedman, & Sidney, 2001). This gives rise to a U-shaped curve or a partial U-shaped curve referred to as a J-shaped curve, showing a reduced relative risk given diseases, and, in general, better health for moderate consumers of alcohol compared with abstainers or heavy drinkers (Bau et al, 2007;Berger et al, 1999;Klatsky et al 2001). Studies looking at the relationship between alcohol consumption and specific illnesses have similar findings, in that moderate consumers of alcohol are at lower risk.…”

Section: Alcohol and Health Statusmentioning

confidence: 99%

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An investigation into the effect of alcohol consumption on health status and health care utilization in Ireland

Ormond

Murphy

2017

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This paper presents a study of the effect of alcohol consumption on individual health status and health care utilization in Ireland using the 2007 Slán National Health and Lifestyle Survey, while accounting for the endogenous relationship between alcohol and health. Drinkers are categorized as those who never drank, non-drinkers, moderate drinkers, or heavy drinkers, based on national recommended weekly drinking levels in Ireland. The drinking-status equation is estimated using an ordered probit model. Predicted values for the inverse mills ratio are generated, which are then included in the health and health-care utilization equations.Differences in health status for each category of drinker are examined, and the relationship between both alcohol consumption and health with a host of other personal and socio-economic variables is also identified. Given that the measure of health status available is self-assessed, the effect of alcohol consumption on health-care utilization is also analyzed as an alternative measure of health. Findings show that in Ireland, moderate drinkers enjoy the best health status.More moderate drinkers report having very good or excellent health compared with heavy drinkers, non-drinkers, or those who never drank. While heavy drinkers do not report having as good a health status as moderate drinkers, they are better off in terms of health when compared with non-drinkers and those who are lifetime abstainers. Highlights The effects of alcohol consumption on health status in Ireland are examined. Individuals are categorized as those who never drank, non-drinkers, moderate drinkers, or heavy drinkers. Endogeneity and selection bias of alcohol consumption are accounted for. The findings are that a higher number of non-drinkers and those who never drank report poorer health compared with moderate or heavy drinkers. The findings highlight concerns with the implementation of population-based policies as recently proposed in Ireland.

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“…10 TNF-α has also been found to inhibit cell proliferation as well as endothelial repair. 11 Furthermore, TNF-α is known to activate matrix metalloproteinases, which degrade structural components of the vessel wall, such as elastin and collagen. 10 Because of vessel wall injury combined with vessel wall inflammation, the vessel wall undergoes morphological changes, including endothelial cell swelling, subendothelial accumulation of fibrin, and cellular infiltration.…”

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confidence: 99%