High alcohol intake linked with 57% increase in stroke

High alcohol intake — more than 14 drinks per week for females, more than 21 for males — was linked with a 57% increase in stroke.

A new study has found alcohol consumption can result in increased odds of stroke, with beer consumption linked with a 21% increase in risk of stroke.

The global study looked at the key risk factors for stroke in different regions of the world focusing on the role of alcohol intake and stroke risk.