For people who do not suffer from high blood pressure, coffee can even have positive effects.

Coffee can double the risk of death in certain people

Tim Lamkemeyer, 12.01.2023

A study from Japan has concluded the hot drink can double the risk of cardiac death amongst a section of the population.

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In many European countries, coffee is among the most popular of beverages: for example, every German citizen consumes an average of around 150 litres of the caffeinated drink per year. But for some people, it can pose a real risk, with a Japanese study concluding coffee can double the risk of cardiac death if the drinkers suffer from high blood pressure.

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