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Alcohol: Role in the Development of Hypertension and End-Stage Renal Disease
High risk of hypertension and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) may be found among daily consumers of alcohol.
This study ascertained the association between alcohol consumption and the occurrence of hypertension and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Researchers utilized data and evidence extracted from eligible studies.
Researchers discovered that daily consumers of more than 2 alcoholic drinks had high probability of developing hypertension and end-stage renal disease. The data from this study point out that regular drinking of alcohol can lead to the development of hypertension and end-stage renal disease.
Research Summary Information
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2001
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R S Parekh, M J Klag
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Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. rsparekh@jhmi.edu
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No, Free full text of study was not found.
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