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Research on alcohol and lifestyle cancer risks

Overview

Recent medical research has highlighted the connection between lifestyle choices and cancer risks. A large-scale study involving approximately 135,000 adults aged 60 and older found that regular alcohol consumption is linked to increased cancer mortality, with Dr. Rosario Ortolá noting that harmful effects can be observed from “the very first instances of consumption.”

Subsequent research from Imperial College London and The Institute of Cancer Research focused on breast cancer risks in women aged 30 to 50. This study, which analyzed data from over 110,000 women, identified rising body mass index (BMI) and increased alcohol consumption during these decades as significant risk factors. Professor Marc Gunter suggested that identifying these behavioral transitions could lead to more tailored public health strategies, noting that experts estimate approximately one-quarter of breast cancers could be prevented through lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight and reducing alcohol intake.

Entities

World Health Organization · Imperial College London · JAMA Network Open · Autonomous University of Madrid · The Institute of Cancer Research

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Imperial College London study links alcohol and BMI to breast cancer risk

    A study by Imperial College London suggests women in their 30s and 40s face specific breast cancer risks from alcohol and rising BMI, highlighting a need for tailored public health interventions.

  2. 21 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Health studies link alcohol to cancer risk and dietary habits to blood sugar

    New research links regular alcohol use to higher cancer mortality in older adults, while health experts advise managing blood sugar by choosing legume-based pastas over refined grains and limiting sugary drinks

Sources

borba.me · dailymail.co.uk · doctorulzilei.ro · gbnews.com · independent.co.uk · ordinacija.vecernji.hr · standard.co.uk · stil.kurir.rs · timesnownews.com · vecernji.hr