Original scientific paper
Study of smoking habit and alcohol consumption in relation to arterial blood pressure in a group of workers
O. Hrustić
; Institut za medicinska istraživanja i medicinu rada JAZU u Zagrebu
M. Šarić
; Institut za medicinska istraživanja i medicinu rada JAZU u Zagrebu
Abstract
In a group of 759 male industrial workers aged 20-59 (mean age 37 years) the arterial blood pressure was studied in relation to smoking habit and alcohol consumption. Blood pressure measurements were taken by the usual method with a mercury sphygmomanometer on the right arm in the lying position after a rest of at least three minutes. Data about smoking habit and alcohol consumption were based on a standardized questionnaire filled in by the physician in the course of the interview. The results indicate that there is no association between smoking habit and higher values of arterial blood pressure. On the average, nonsmokers even had a somewhat higher blood pressure than smokers. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure values were lower in nondrinking subjects. The differences, however, were most probably age related. Those who do not drink were younger than those who drink. Analysis of arterial blood pressure showed in this study too that blood pressure tends to rise with age.
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167273
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Publication date:
19.6.1975.
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