Alcohol Plays A Huge Role In Cancer Deaths In The U.S.

We have known for years that sun exposure can lead to skin cancer and smoking can lead to lung cancer. Now a new report reveals that drinking alcohol is responsible for 3.5 percent of all cancer deaths in the U.S. The findings, published in the American Journal of Public Health, outline the cancer risks linked to alcohol use. This is the first major examination of this topic in over 30 years. The researchers analyzed cancers of the: rectum colon esophagus liver female breast larynx pharynx mouth The investigators examined surveys, 2009 U...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer / Oncology Source Type: news