Associations between narcolepsy and consumption of alcohol and caffeinated beverages among genetically susceptible individuals: a population-based case-control study.

摘要

Our results do not support etiologic roles for coffee, alcohol, or tea. Reverse causality likely explains our findings - that is, cases avoided alcohol and self-medicated with coffee as a result of symptoms or treatments. Results of an inverse association for soft drinks require further exploration. Future epidemiologic studies can build on these initial efforts to provide greater understanding of etiology and thus, prevention of narcolepsy.