A group of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh (USA) announced the unexpected relationship between immunity to the causative agent of coronavirus infection and the use of strong alcoholic beverages. It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the work of the Island published on the preprints of Medrxiv.org, which has not yet passed the review.
Islasts considered factors capable of their opinion, influence the frequency of SARS-COV-2 infection among the elderly: the past and current issues with the psyche, the presence of somatic diseases, as well as the use of alcohol and drugs. The study participated 90 volunteers aged 55 to 103 years.
“Persons exposed to COVID-19, but having a negative test result, as a rule, used more alcoholic beverages than patients with confirmed coronavirus infection: an average of about one drink per day. The consumption of beer and wine was not statistically significant. At the same time, the presence of a disorder associated with the use of alcohol does not increase the risk of getting COVID-19, “scientists write.