US EditionDeaths from alcohol-related cancers doubled from 1990 to 2021, study finds
- Alcohol-Related cancer deaths in the U.S. Nearly doubled from just under 12,000 in 1990 to over 23,000 in 2021, with men accounting for about 70% of these deaths.
- Researchers presenting at a major oncology conference in Chicago reported that the rise in alcohol-related cancer deaths is largely due to an increase among men, while fatalities among women have slightly decreased since 1990.
- In 2021, the majority of cancer fatalities linked to alcohol consumption were from liver cancer, accounting for 7,408 deaths, with colon and esophageal cancers ranking next. Alcohol contributes to a higher cancer risk by damaging DNA and disrupting hormone levels.
- The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory earlier this year warning of strong evidence connecting alcohol to cancer, yet only 45% of people recognize this link compared to 89% for tobacco.
- Researchers hope their findings will increase awareness of alcohol's cancer risks as a modifiable factor and emphasize early action to reduce deaths, especially among men, describing the rise as "big and concerning.
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