A Conceptual Framework for Studying Alcohol Intake and Blood Pressure on Historically Black College and University Campuses

Drinking increases the risk of elevated blood pressure, a risk factor for chronic ailments such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The experience of elevated blood pressure in young adulthood may be critical for the development of these diseases later in life. College campuses are venues re...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of drug education 2009-01, Vol.39 (2), p.149-165
Hauptverfasser: Carter-Edwards, Lori, Godette, Dionne C., White, Sumitra Shantakumar, Tyson, William
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Drinking increases the risk of elevated blood pressure, a risk factor for chronic ailments such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The experience of elevated blood pressure in young adulthood may be critical for the development of these diseases later in life. College campuses are venues replete with young adults, and drinking is a popular activity in these settings. Because Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) produce a large proportion of black college graduates, understanding the social context of drinking among young blacks attending HBCUs is important in understanding the role and characteristics of drinking as a risk factor for the development of elevated blood pressure. This article reviews existing literature on alcohol and blood pressure and proposes a conceptual framework linking socioenvironmental factors, stress, and alcohol consumption at HBCUs in the context of elevated blood pressure among young blacks. Recommendations for future research are also proposed.
ISSN:0047-2379
1541-4159
DOI:10.2190/DE.39.2.c