Scientists have revealed a worrying trend related to alcohol and cancer
Researchers analyzed morbidity and mortality data in the United States for more than 30 years.
Scientists have revealed a worrying trend between alcohol and cancer
According to data published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health Americas, the number of deaths from alcohol-related cancer has doubled in recent decades.
These consequences have affected not only liver cancer, but also many other types of cancer.
Researchers analyzed morbidity and mortality statistics in the United States over a period of more than 30 years. The number of deaths from alcohol-related cancer rose from 11,361 in 1990 to 23,126 in 2023. The highest mortality rate was recorded among men and those over 55, but the increase affected many age groups and several tumor types.
Among men aged 20 to 54, colon cancer was the leading cause of death from alcohol-related cancer, while breast cancer was the leading cause among women of the same age. Researchers also noted an increase in esophageal, pancreatic, and other cancers.
The authors emphasize that alcohol is a modifiable risk factor for cancer development, but its impact on cancer is still underestimated by the population.