Alcohol consumption could be cancer link

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Alcohol consumption could be cancer link

Posted Jan 30th 2006 2:05PM by Heather Craven
Filed under: Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Prevention

It appears that there may be a link between alcohol consumption and the risk of developing cancer. The link between the two is not clear, but genetic susceptibility is likely a major component. According to Dr Paolo Boffetta of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, daily consumption of more than two alcoholic drinks for men and one drink for women increases the odds of developing cancer of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon and breast. And while complete abstinence from drinking may be recommended for reducing cancer risks, moderate consumption has been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease. Boffetta's study indicated in the Lancet Oncology journal that due to alcohol consumption, east Asia and eastern Europe currently have the highest rates of head and neck cancer. The rising rates have prompted the European code against cancer to recommend moderate drinking for both men and women.

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