The highball, which is drunk by diluting whiskey, is gaining popularity mainly among the MZ generation (millennials + generation Z). As the highball has become a mainstream trend, the alcohol industry has drawn an upward trend in earnings for a long time.
Many people know that excessive drinking has adverse effects on our body. However, there are many people who drink excessively because of the ‘Korean alcohol culture that mixes this and that’. The recent MZ generation diluting and drinking strong whiskey is also influenced by our drinking culture.
Recently, the mainstream culture is changing to a simple way to enjoy rather than excessive drinking, but there is still a need to be aware of excessive drinking.
Risk of atrial fibrillation increases by 47% when drinking too much in young people
A recent study found that young adults between the ages of 20 and 39 have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation if they continue to drink moderately or more. In particular, the risk of atrial fibrillation was up to 47% higher in young adults who continued to drink more than 28 alcoholic drinks per week regardless of the type of alcohol for 4 years compared to non-drinkers.
A team led by Professors Eui-geun Choi and So-ryeong Lee of Seoul National University Hospital and Professor Kyung-do Han of Soongsil University conducted a study on the relationship between cumulative alcohol consumption and the risk of atrial fibrillation using data from the National Health Insurance Corporation for 1,53,836 young adults aged 20 to 39 years. announced.
Atrial fibrillation is an arrhythmic disorder that causes irregular pulses in the form of fast pulses that occur in the atria. The main symptoms are palpitations, chest discomfort, and in severe cases, dizziness and shortness of breath. Furthermore, if a blood clot in the atrium blocks a blood vessel in the brain or kidney, it can cause serious complications such as stroke and thromboembolism.
It is one of the disorders that affects about 10% of the elderly population. However, it rarely occurs in young people. When atrial fibrillation occurs in young people, it is known that the prognosis is poor, with a recurrence rate of up to 50% despite treatment including antiarrhythmic drugs and electrode catheter ablation.
Above all, as it is an arrhythmia disease that can accompany various complications such as stroke and heart failure, it is very important to identify risk factors for atrial fibrillation in young adults and to actively prevent them. Alcohol consumption is known to be a risk factor that can induce atrial fibrillation by various mechanisms, such as sympathetic hyperactivity, adrenaline hypersecretion, and changes in the electrical signal conduction system in the heart.
Seoul National University Hospital 1.53 million follow-up… Atrial fibrillation awareness should be raised
The research team conducted a study on 1,537836 young adults between the ages of 20 and 39 who underwent a total of four health checkups from the National Health Insurance Corporation every year from 2009 to 2012.
The research team divided the alcohol intake into ▲Non-drinking ▲Light drinking (less than 105g per week, less than 14 drinks) ▲Moderate drinking (105~210g/week, 14-28 drinks/week) ▲Severe drinking (more than 210g, more than 28 drinks per week) accumulated alcohol consumption over 4 years was scored. The alcohol content of one glass of any kind was defined as 7.5 g. Their atrial fibrillation episode was followed for an average of 6 years thereafter.
The study found that those who continued to drink moderately or more (more than 105 grams per week, more than 14 drinks per week) for 4 years had a 25% increased risk of atrial fibrillation compared to non-drinkers and light drinkers. In particular, those who continued to drink heavily (more than 210 grams per week, more than 28 drinks per week) for four consecutive years had a 47% higher risk of atrial fibrillation compared to non-drinkers.
Choi Eui-geun, a professor of cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital, said, “This study proved that young adults also have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation if they continue to drink moderately or more. We have prepared a new scientific basis for
So-ryeong Lee, professor of cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital, said, “Young adults do not think of arrhythmias called atrial fibrillation as a side effect of drinking. We hope to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation through the results of this study, as we have to live with risks for the rest of our lives.”
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