Does Alcohol Cause Cancer?

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Alcohol AND Cancer

Does alcohol cause cancer?

The National Toxicology Program of the US Department of Health and Human Services recognizes alcoholic beverage intake as a suspected human carcinogen.

Every year, over 20,000 adults in the United States die from alcohol-related cancers.

In 2021, more than 522,000 alcohol-related cancers were identified in the United States, with over 155,000 males and 367,000 women.

  • Breast cancer is the most common alcohol-related cancer in women.
  • Colorectal cancer is the most common alcohol-related cancer in men.

How does alcohol increase the risk of cancer?

  • Damage to cells: When we drink alcohol, our bodies turn it into acetaldehyde, a chemical that damages cells and blocks recovery.

  • Changes to hormones: Alcohol raises hormone levels like estrogen and insulin, promoting cell division and increasing cancer risk.

  • Changes to cells in the mouth and throat: Alcohol increases the absorption of harmful chemicals in the mouth and throat, causing damage.

How can I reduce my cancer risk?

You can limit or avoid alcohol consumption.

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