Alcohol Consumption Patterns and Traditional Beverages Associated with Hypertension Subtypes.

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Health
• Public Health Nutrition
• Epidemiology

Background:

• Alcohol consumption is a major hypertension risk factor globally.
• Limited research exists on alcohol's impact on hypertension in Peru, despite diverse traditional beverages.
• Understanding these associations is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the link between alcohol consumption patterns and types of beverages with hypertension in Peru.
• To analyze associations with general hypertension, isolated systolic hypertension (ISH), isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH), and systolic-diastolic hypertension (SDH).

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study using Peruvian Demographic and Family Health Survey (2018-2023) data.
• Included 236,243 adults, assessing hypertension types and alcohol consumption patterns (pattern, intensity, consistency, beverage type).
• Evaluated both commercial and traditional Peruvian alcoholic drinks.

Main Results:

• Excessive alcohol consumption significantly correlated with increased risks of general HTN, IDH, and SDH.
• Traditional Peruvian beverages (chicha, Masato) were linked to higher hypertension risks.
• Wine consumption showed a protective association against general HTN and IDH.

Conclusions:

• Alcohol consumption patterns and beverage types differentially impact hypertension risk in Peru.
• Findings highlight the need for culturally tailored prevention strategies for alcohol consumption.
• Public health recommendations on alcohol should consider beverage type and consumption patterns.