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Type A behavior pattern and alcohol intake in middle-aged men.

C A Camargo, K M Vranizan, C E Thoresen

Psychosomatic Medicine

|November 1, 1986

Summary

Men with Type A behavior pattern (TABP) drink twice as much alcohol as non-Type A individuals. This association between TABP and alcohol intake is significant and not influenced by education or income.

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Science
Nutritional Science
Cardiovascular Health

Background:

Type A behavior pattern (TABP) is a potential risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Alcohol consumption is also a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
The interplay between TABP and alcohol intake in health outcomes requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between Type A behavior pattern (TABP) and alcohol consumption in middle-aged men.
To determine if other dietary factors are associated with TABP.
To assess potential confounding factors in the TABP-alcohol relationship.

Main Methods:

Studied 81 sedentary, healthy, middle-aged men.
Assessed Type A behavior pattern (TABP) using a structured interview.

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Evaluated dietary intake via an alcohol questionnaire and a 3-day diet record.

Main Results:

Type A men consumed approximately twice the amount of alcohol compared to non-Type A men (21.7 vs. 9.4 g/day).
A significant positive association was found between TABP and alcohol intake.
No significant differences in other nutrient consumption were observed between Type A and non-Type A individuals.
The TABP-alcohol association remained significant in nonsmokers and was not confounded by income or education.

Conclusions:

Type A behavior pattern is strongly associated with higher alcohol intake in middle-aged men.
This association may confound previous research on risk factors for coronary heart disease.
Future studies should consider both TABP and alcohol intake when assessing cardiovascular disease risk.