Stressful jobs working for MPs turn civil servants to 'hazardous' drinking levels

Researchers at University College London (UCL) collected information on the drinking habits of 4,820 UK civil servants since 1985, aged between 34 and 56 at the study outset. The study found that heavy alcohol consumption over a lifetime is associated with higher blood pressure, poorer liver function, increased stroke risk, and a waistline 4cm bigger in later life, even if you stop drinking heavily before age 50. Read More: The research team called for early intervention and screening for alcohol consumption, as part of regular check-ups for older people, which could help reduce their hazardous drinking.