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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 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

University of Oxford · Keren Papier · UK Biobank · International Agency for Research on Cancer · International Journal of Cancer

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. www.sawt-alasima.net · arabic.euronews.com · www.shfanews.net
[● 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. www.sawt-alasima.net · arabic.euronews.com · www.shfanews.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Beverages exceeding 65 degrees Celsius are classified as ‘potentially carcinogenic’. www.sawt-alasima.net · arabic.euronews.com · www.shfanews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Consuming more than six hot beverages daily is associated with a 71% increased risk of esophageal cancer, regardless of temperature. www.sawt-alasima.net · www.shfanews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The study analyzed data from approximately 980,000 adults in the United Kingdom over more than a decade. www.sawt-alasima.net · www.shfanews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] No increased risk was found for adenocarcinoma, another major type of esophageal cancer. www.sawt-alasima.net · www.shfanews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The study shows an association between hot beverages and cancer but does not prove a direct causal relationship. www.sawt-alasima.net · www.shfanews.net

Timeline

3 days ago

[HEALTH] 40 sources
Oxford 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 and coffee can triple the risk of developing oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
22 days 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.

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