Doctors’ perception of red wine consumption and cardiovascular health

Abstract

Introduction

The consumption of red wine has historically been associated with a reduction in cardiovascular risk, with sometimes controversial scientific evidence.

Method

A survey was carried out via whatsapp dated 09/01/22 to a cohort of doctors from the province of Malaga, asking about possible healthy red wine consumption habits, differentiating: never, 3–4 glasses per week, 5–6 weekly drinks and 1 daily drink.

Results

184 physicians answered, with a mean age of 35 years ± 11.1, of which 84 (45.6%) were women, distributed in different specialties, the majority being Internal Medicine with 52 (28.2%). The most frequently chosen option was D (59.2%), followed by A (21.2%), C (14.7%) and B (5%).

Conclusions

More than half of the doctors surveyed recommended zero consumption, and only 20% indicated that a daily drink could be healthy in non-drinkers.

Resumen

Introducción

El consumo de vino tinto se ha relacionado históricamente con una reducción de riesgo cardiovascular, con una evidencia científica en ocasiones controvertida.

Método

Se ha realizado una encuesta via whatsapp con fecha 01/09/22 a una cohorte de médicos de la provincia de Málaga, preguntando sobre los posibles hábitos de consumo de vino tinto saludables, diferenciando: nunca, 3–4 copas semanales, 5–6 copas semanales y 1 copa diaria.

Resultados

Contestaron 184 facultativos, con media de edad de 35 años ± 11.1, de los cuales 84 (45.6%) fueron mujeres, distribuidos en diferentes especialidades, siendo la mayoritaria Medicina Interna con 52 (28.2%). La opción mayoritariamente elegida fue la D (59.2%), seguida de la A (21.2%), la C (14.7%) y la B (5%).

Conclusiones

Más de la mitad de los médicos encuestados recomendaron nulo consumo, y sólo el 20% indicaron que una copa diaria podría ser saludable en sujetos no abstemios.