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3 clusters · 55 sources · 38 days · First seen 2 months ago · Last updated about 1 month ago

Hot beverage consumption and esophageal cancer risk

Overview

Medical research and health experts have identified a significant link between the consumption of very hot beverages and an increased risk of esophageal cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified very hot liquids as a probable carcinogen, noting that temperatures exceeding 65°C can cause repeated thermal damage and repair to the esophageal lining, potentially leading to genetic errors.

A large-scale study led by Dr. Keren Papier at the University of Oxford, published in the International Journal of Cancer, analyzed data from nearly 980,000 participants in the United Kingdom over a period of up to 14 years. Utilizing datasets from the UK Biobank and the Million Women Study, the research found that consuming very hot tea or coffee can triple the risk of developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) compared to those who consume beverages at a ‘warm’ temperature. Those who preferred ‘hot’ drinks faced nearly double the risk.

The study noted that frequency is a factor, with individuals consuming six or more very hot drinks daily facing a 71% higher risk of SCC. Researchers suggest the risk is driven by thermal damage to the cells lining the esophagus rather than the tea or coffee themselves. While the link was established for SCC, no similar association was found for adenocarcinoma (AC). Health professionals, including those from Cancer Research UK, recommend allowing beverages to cool to a comfortable temperature before consumption to mitigate these risks.

Entities

UK Biobank · International Agency for Research on Cancer · University of Oxford · Keren Papier · Million Women Study

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Consuming very hot tea, coffee, and other beverages may increase the risk of esophageal cancer.
[● 3 SOURCES] People who prefer very hot beverages are more than three times as likely to develop esophageal squamous cell carcinoma compared to those who prefer warm beverages.
[● 3 SOURCES] Beverages exceeding 65 degrees Celsius are classified as ‘potentially carcinogenic’.
[● 3 SOURCES] Oxford University researchers analyzed data from 977,282 adults to investigate the link between beverage temperature and esophageal cancer.
[● 3 SOURCES] Individuals who consume beverages 'very hot' have a risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma approximately 3.17 times higher than those who consume 'warm' beverages.
[● 3 SOURCES] The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies beverages consumed at temperatures above 65 degrees Celsius as Group 2A probable carcinogens.
[● 2 SOURCES] Consuming more than six hot beverages daily is associated with a 71% increased risk of esophageal cancer, regardless of temperature.
[● 2 SOURCES] The study analyzed data from approximately 980,000 adults in the United Kingdom over more than a decade.
[● 2 SOURCES] No increased risk was found for adenocarcinoma, another major type of esophageal cancer.
[● 2 SOURCES] The study shows an association between hot beverages and cancer but does not prove a direct causal relationship.
[● 2 SOURCES] Consuming six or more hot beverages daily increases the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by 71% compared to consuming fewer than six.
[● 2 SOURCES] The link between beverage temperature and cancer risk was specific to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and did not show a significant association with esophageal adenocarcinoma.
[● 2 SOURCES] Reducing beverage temperature from 'very hot' to 'hot' could potentially prevent approximately 14% of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cases.
[● 2 SOURCES] Repeated thermal injury from hot liquids may damage esophageal mucosal cells and cause inflammation, increasing the risk of cancer.
[○ 1 SOURCE] People drinking 'hot' beverages face a risk approximately 1.7 times higher than those preferring 'warm' beverages for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Hot beverage consumption linked to esophageal cancer risk
A study of nearly one million people suggests that drinking very hot beverages significantly increases the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 48 sources
Oxford University study links very hot drinks to tripled oesophageal cancer risk
An Oxford University study of nearly 1 million people found that drinking very hot tea or coffee can triple the risk of developing oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Health experts warn of esophageal cancer risk from hot beverages
Health experts highlight the importance of kidney-protective habits and warn that consuming food and drinks above 65°C may increase esophageal cancer risk due to repeated mucosal damage.

Sources

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