What is the relationship between alcohol consumption and risk of stroke?
Multiple studies have found that alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of stroke, especially hemorrhagic stroke. A 2003 meta-analysis of 11 studies showed a significant association between alcohol consumption and a higher risk of stroke. A 2012 study found that women who drank more than seven drinks per week had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who did not drink at all. Additionally, a 2010 study found that hypertensive women who drank more than seven drinks per week had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.  