The combination of alcohol and the pressure that prevails in the cabin of an airplane at cruising altitude is proving to be particularly detrimental to health, as it puts a significant strain on the cardiovascular system. These are the findings of a new scientific study published June 3, 2024 in the journal Thorax, published by the British Thoracic Society. The study's authors warn that alcohol drunk in the skies could prove to be an explosive mix for some passengers.
To prove this thesis, the researchers engaged 48 adults between the ages of 18 and 40, whom they divided into two groups based on their age, gender and weight, or more precisely, their BMI. Half of the subjects were placed ...
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