American scientists have warned about the dangers of alcohol for thin people. Unexpected research results.
Excessive alcohol consumption has a detrimental effect on everyone, but, according to a study by scientists from the University of Pennsylvania (USA), alcohol is especially dangerous for thin people .
Ukraine , Ukraingate , 5 , February , 2022 | Medicine
The study was based on data from a national health survey, in which a representative sample of more than 200,000 adults aged 35 to 85 were interviewed between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2011.
Experts analyzed survey data, as well as information on mortality among drinkers and non-drinkers, and concluded that men and women with a body mass index less than 18.5 (ie underweight), who often drink alcohol, are at higher risk of death from cancer and heart disease compared to those whose body weight is normal.
“We expected to see a link between obesity and high mortality associated with alcoholism, and were surprised to see that this link is more pronounced in underweight people. I hope that the results of our study encourage people to eliminate the risks that can lead to dangerous situations for their health, “said Muntasir Masum, one of the authors of the study.
Researchers plan to conduct additional research to find out how underweight increases the mortality of people who drink often.
Source : Ukrgate
