ArticleBMJ open2020
Associations between alcohol consumption trajectory and deaths due to cancer, cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality: a 30-year follow-up cohort study in Thailand.
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- Impact of Lifestyle Modifications on Cancer Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Pooled it
- Association Between Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses.JAMA network open · 2023Pooled it
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- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression among Adults Suffering from Migraine in Spain.Brain sciences · 2023Article
- Association of alcohol consumption with all-cause mortality, new-onset stroke, and coronary heart disease in patients with abnormal glucose metabolism-Findings from a 10-year follow-up of the REACTION study.Journal of diabetes · 2023Article
- A longitudinal evaluation of alcohol intake throughout adulthood and colorectal cancer risk.European journal of epidemiology · 2022Article
- Prevalence of Health-Risk Behaviors and Mental Well-Being of ASEAN University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Consensus and Controversy in the Debate over the Biphasic Impact of Alcohol Consumption on the Cardiovascular System.Nutrients · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectivesThis study examined the association between alcohol consumption trajectory and deaths due to cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and all-cause mortality in Thailand.
designData were obtained from a Thai prospective cohort study with more than 30 years of follow-up (n=1961).
settingAll participants resided in Bangkok and its vicinity.
participantsEmployees from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand aged between 35 and 54 years old were randomly selected.
main outcome measuresExposure was alcohol consumption trajectory over the study period from 1985 to 2012. The main outcomes were all-cause mortality, and deaths due to cancer and CVDs recorded in national vital registries between 2002 and 2015. Cox's proportional hazard regression was used to determine the associations between alcohol consumption trajectory and each outcome adjusting for sample characteristics, health behaviours and health conditions.
resultsFrom a total of 59 312 person years, 276 deaths were observed. Compared with drinkers who drank occasionally or most occasional over their lifetime, consistent regular or mostly consistent-regular drinkers had higher rates of all-cause mortality (HR: 1.53; 95% CI 1.09 to 2.16) and cancer mortality (HR: 2.05; 95% CI 1.13 to 3.74). The study did not find a significant association between trajectory of alcohol consumption and deaths due to CVDs.
conclusionsRegular drinking of alcohol increased risk for all-cause and cancer mortality. Effective interventions should be implemented to reduce number of regular drinkers in order to saves life of individuals.
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