| Alcohol consumption as a risk factor for pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | |
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PMID: 20380771 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The aim of this study was to quantify the association between alcohol consumption and incidence of pneumonia and to examine possible pathways. This was done by a systematic review and meta-analyses on the dose-response relationship between alcohol consumption or alcohol-use disorders and the incidence of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The relative risk (RR) of CAP increased monotonically with increasing alcohol consumption. Individuals consuming 24, 60, and 120 g of pure alcohol daily demonstrated RRs for incident CAP of 1·12 (95% CI 1·02-1·23), 1·33 (95% CI 1·06-1·67) and 1·76 (95% CI 1·13-2·77), respectively, relative to non-drinkers. Clinically defined alcohol-use disorders were associated with an eightfold increased risk of CAP (RR 8·22, 95% CI 4·85-13·95). In conclusion, alcohol was found to be a risk factor for pneumonia with a clear statistical association, and a monotonic dose-response relationship. |
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Authors:
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A V Samokhvalov; H M Irving; J Rehm |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review Date: 2010-04-12 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Epidemiology and infection Volume: 138 ISSN: 1469-4409 ISO Abbreviation: Epidemiol. Infect. Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-25 Completed Date: 2010-11-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8703737 Medline TA: Epidemiol Infect Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1789-95 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Public Health and Regulatory Policy, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. avsamokhvalov@yahoo.ca |
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Alcohol Drinking
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adverse effects* Community-Acquired Infections / epidemiology Female Humans Incidence Male Pneumonia / epidemiology* Risk Factors |
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