Alcohol-Linked Cancer Deaths Nearly Double In 30 Years w/ Men & Seniors Hit The Hardest, New Study Reveals

Alcohol-Linked Cancer Deaths Nearly Double In 30 Years w/ Men & Seniors Hit The Hardest, New Study Reveals

Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the U.S. have nearly doubled since 1990, rising from 11,896 to 23,207, according to a new study set to be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference.

Lead author Dr. Chinmay Jani emphasized, “Alcohol is also a risk factor and can be a carcinogen in many different cancers.”

The study, based on national death data and self-reported drinking habits, found liver cancer as the most fatal alcohol-linked cancer, particularly among those 55 and older. Men saw a 70.2% increase in deaths, while women experienced a 15.2% rise.

“Even low to moderate levels of alcohol consumption can increase liver cancer risk,” Jani warned, noting long-term damage often starts with early drinking habits.

Dr. Gilberto Lopes called for more public education and policies: “We hope that our study will help educate the public on the impact of alcohol on individual cancer risk.”

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