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    Alcohol and Heart - Health Nexus in Lower MiddleIncome Countries: Cardiovascular Risks Study
    (SLIIT,Business School, 2024) Gamage,J; Oshini, A; Palliyaguru, D; Senarathne,B; Rajamanthri, L; Wichramarachchi, C
    Cardiovascular diseases have become a growing concern in lower-middle-income countries, not only as a public health challenge but also as a critical management issue influencing workforce productivity, absenteeism, and organizational performance. Understanding how lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption affect cardiovascular health is vital for developing sustainable workplace health strategies. This study examines the impact of alcohol consumption—classified as wine, beer, and spirits—on cardiovascular diseases while incorporating key determinants such as cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and tobacco use within lower-middle-income countries. Using panel data from 170 countries between 1990 and 2019, this study applies fixed and random effects regression models to explore the relationship between alcohol consumption patterns and cardiovascular disease prevalence. The analysis integrates major lifestyle and health variables to assess their combined impact on national and workforce health outcomes. Findings reveal that alcohol consumption, particularly beer and spirits, has a significant positive association with cardiovascular disease risk, while cholesterol, obesity, and tobacco use further exacerbate these effects. Interestingly, diabetes prevalence demonstrated a negative relationship with cardiovascular disease within lower-middle-income countries. The results underscore the economic and managerial implications of unmanaged lifestyle risks that contribute to lost productivity and healthcare burdens. This study highlights the critical intersection between health behavior and management, suggesting that promoting responsible alcohol consumption and preventive health measures can enhance workforce well-being and productivity. The insights provide valuable guidance for human resource professionals, organizational leaders, and policymakers in designing evidence-based wellness programs, occupational health policies, and strategic interventions aimed at reducing cardiovascular risks in developing economies
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    Evaluating the synergy: anxiety prevalence and alcohol consumption patterns in high-income countries using Granger causality analysis
    (Springer Nature, 2025-01-20) Senarathne, B; Palliyaguru, D; Oshini, A; Gamage, J; Jayathilaka, R; Rajamanthri, L; Wickramarachchi, C
    Background Alcohol consumption frequently experiences episodes of severe anxiety. This study set out to explore the long-term efects of alcohol consumption on anxiety, revealing insights into how alcohol consumption uniquely impact anxiety, aiming to inform mental health and public health approaches. This research paper explores the complex relationship between the prevalence of anxiety and the consumption patterns of wine, beer, and spirits across ffty-two high-income countries with a continental analysis. Method By employing signifcant secondary data taken from the World Health Organization and Our World in Data online databases and covering the period from 1990 to 2019, this study seeks to explore various causality relationships over this period. Its primary objective is to fll the empirical gap in existing research by using Granger causality analysis to reveal the dynamic relationships between the consumption of alcohol and the prevalence of anxiety. This study endeavours to provide a continental analysis of the high-income countries, which allows for including a comprehensive viewpoint in the context of a single investigation. Results The fndings demonstrate a variety of patterns of causality in alcohol consumption and anxiety prevalence in a one-way causal relationship across specifc continents, a bidirectional relationship in others, and no apparent causal relationship in several countries. Conclusion The inference made from the study’s results goes beyond scholarly curiosity; it establishes the foundation for further investigations and the development of customised policies aimed at reducing the mutually reinforcing dangers of alcohol consumption and anxiety disorders.