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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.
Alcohol-Related cancer deaths in the US more than doubled from about 11,400 in 1990 to approximately 23,100 in 2023, affecting various cancer types including breast, prostate, colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, liver, and head and neck cancers.
One standard drink a day can increase the risk of death from multiple cancers, with alcohol contributing to cancer by damaging DNA, causing inflammation, altering hormones, and weakening cells.