Four Ways to Know if You're in the Alcoholic Danger Zone
- A University of Miami study found that alcohol-related cancer deaths in the U.S. Nearly doubled from 1990 to 2021, rising from under 12,000 to over 23,000.
- This increase occurred despite an overall 35% decline in cancer deaths and may relate to alcohol's classification as a Group 1 carcinogen and increased consumption patterns.
- The study identified men aged 55 and older as the highest risk group, with alcohol linked to at least six cancers including mouth, throat, liver, colon, and breast cancer.
- Dr. Chinmay Jani highlighted that while it was anticipated that men would have higher rates, the extent of this disparity was greater than expected, emphasizing the importance of increasing awareness.
- These findings support calls for stronger public education and warning labels on alcohol, as awareness remains low despite the growing cancer risk tied to drinking.
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Alcohol emerges as prominent health concern for women
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Is drinking alcohol linked to ovarian cancer?
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