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Alcohol-related cancer deaths doubled in United States over three decades, study finds
Annual alcohol-linked cancer deaths reached 23,126 in 2023, Fox News reports based on a study.
The short version
- Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to drinking rose from 11,361 in 1990 to 23,126 in 2023, according to a recent study.[Fox News]
- Colorectal cancer became the primary cause of alcohol-related cancer deaths for men aged 20 to 54 and the second for women.[Fox News]
- Breast cancer was the leading alcohol-attributed cancer death cause among women overall.[Fox News]
- The analysis relied on national data and shows an association rather than proving direct causation or establishing safe drinking levels.[Fox News]
Key facts
- Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to alcohol consumption climbed from 11,361 in 1990 to 23,126 in 2023.[Fox News]
- For adults aged 20 to 54, colorectal cancer was the top cause of alcohol-linked cancer deaths in men and the second highest in women.[Fox News]
- Breast cancer accounted for the highest number of alcohol-attributable cancer deaths among women overall.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- Because the study utilized aggregated national datasets rather than tracking individuals, it cannot confirm direct causation or define safe drinking limits.[Fox News]
Sources
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