US EditionLarge global study links higher alcohol intake to increased pancreatic cancer risk
- In 2025, a global cancer research organization affiliated with the United Nations released a study that linked alcohol intake to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, based on data collected from populations across four continents.
- This research combined data from nearly 2.5 million participants spanning multiple regions, including parts of Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America, to investigate the relationship.
- The study identified a small but meaningful increase in pancreatic cancer risk, showing that for every extra 10 grams of alcohol consumed daily, the likelihood of developing the disease rose by 3%, independent of gender or smoking history.
- Men who consumed between 30 and 60 grams of alcohol each day experienced a 15% higher risk of pancreatic cancer, whereas women drinking between 15 and 30 grams daily saw their risk increase by 12% relative to light drinkers.
- These findings imply alcohol acts as an independent risk factor for pancreatic cancer, highlighting the need for increased awareness and further research on drinking patterns.
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Increased Alcohol Consumption Increases the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer, According to a Study
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