Alcohol Consumption and Its Association with Lifestyle in Individuals with and without Cardiovascular Disease

The association between alcohol consumption and lifestyle is multifaceted. The amount and pattern of alcohol intake both influence and are influenced by other lifestyle factors, such as dietary habits, physical activity, smoking, sleep, body composition, and socioeconomic status, among others.^–

Higher levels of alcohol consumption are generally associated with less healthy lifestyle behaviors (LSB). Excessive alcohol intake is frequently accompanied by increased caloric consumption, poorer dietary quality, and a higher prevalence of smoking and physical inactivity.^,

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