Study: How 1 alcoholic drink can affect blood pressure
Study: How 1 alcoholic drink can affect blood pressure KXAN.com
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A recent medical study finds that even one alcoholic drink may increase blood pressure
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent medical study has found drinking as little as one alcoholic drink may contribute to increased blood pressure for both men and women.
Impacts of Alcohol on Heart Health
KXAN Anchor Jennifer Sanders spoke with Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist at the Heart Hospital of Austin, about the impacts alcohol has on heart health.
Read a full transcription of the discussion below or use the video player above.
Discussion Highlights
SANDERS: Okay, so we’ve long known that drinking alcohol in moderate to even heavy amounts can really impact someone’s blood pressure, but a recent study by Hypertension found that low alcohol consumption might possibly increase blood pressure — what did this study find? What were the findings?
GOSWAMI: That’s right. So, you know, we’re talking about something that affects almost half of all Americans, right? Forty-eight percent of Americans, in terms of adults, have blood pressure greater than 130 over 80. Historically, it’s been a lot of causes that lead to that, whether it’s a family history, what we’re eating, inactivity, smoking or even sleep apnea. And as you mentioned, alcohol has long been associated with the development of high blood pressure. However, in this recent study, which is a meta-analysis of a combined seven studies, the authors suggest that even drinking one alcoholic beverage per day can increase your blood pressure to a significant degree. So, the message is if people are struggling with controlling their blood pressure, not only would they want to minimize alcohol, they may consider eliminating alcohol altogether.
SANDERS: In terms of any CDC recommendations, or any recommendations by doctors, do those change in terms of this new research that we got? Should people limit their alcohol usage?
GOSWAMI: Yeah. So, you know, that remains to be determined. Anytime we’re doing a meta-analysis, there are inherent limitations with this. I think it’s interesting. And I think certainly more research is needed. But really, when it comes to blood pressure, I think checking blood pressure on a regular basis, being very random with it, making sure that we’re not having high blood pressure on a regular basis, engaging in a low sodium diet less than two grams per day, can be just as effective as taking a medication, regular exercise, treating sleep apnea if it’s present and if all those things failed, and medication could sometimes bring blood pressure down as well.
SANDERS: In terms of this research, looking at alcohol intake, did it look at the type of alcohol and then the impact on certain age groups as well as preexisting conditions? Do we know anything about that?
GOSWAMI: That’s right, and that’s an important point. That’s one of the limitations of doing a meta-analysis like this. So not only do we not know what type of beverage was being consumed, it’s also being self-reported…. There could be some inconsistencies there. Oftentimes, people who are prone to drinking alcohol may be prone to more of a sedentary lifestyle, they may smoke, and they may have more stress. So, all those confounding variables are some limitations. So, although it’s interesting, that maybe even relatively small amounts of alcohol can lead to significant increases in blood pressure, I think…. more research is needed. And I think anyone struggling to control their blood pressure should certainly consider limiting their alcohol use altogether.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.6: By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.b: Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.d: Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction, and management of national and global health risks | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.6: By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and lakes | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.b: Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons, and persons with disabilities | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.a: Support positive economic, social, and environmental links between urban, peri-urban, and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.b: By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The SDGs that are connected to the issues highlighted in the article are:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
The specific targets under the identified SDGs are:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Target 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – Target 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the
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