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Just one drink a day may increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers, study says
Researchers found alcohol-attributable cancer deaths rose to 23,126 in 2023, with colorectal, breast and esophageal cancers driving broader increases.
More than 23,000 cancer deaths in the United States in 2023 were attributed to alcohol consumption, more than double the roughly 11,000 deaths in 1990.
Alcohol-Related cancer deaths increased across multiple cancer types, including breast, colorectal, liver, and esophageal cancers.
Men and adults aged 55 and older accounted for most alcohol-related cancer deaths, with the leading cancer types varying by demographic group.
Alcohol is a carcinogen, and even one daily drink may increase the risk of dying from multiple cancers, including breast, prostate, liver, and colorectal cancers.