75,200 cancer cases in the United States have been linked to alcohol consumption

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It might be in your best interest to swap that white wine spritzer for a seltzer.

According to a study published in an upcoming edition of the journal Cancer epidemiology, a percentage of cancers and mortality is directly linked to alcohol consumption in adults living in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (Related: 108 most popular sodas ranked by toxicity.)

Although cancer types vary and the estimated number of cases differs across the country, the study authors from the American Cancer Society and the University of Illinois at Chicago recommend health programs designed for inform the public on this link.

It’s no secret that drinking alcohol can increase the likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer. After collecting scientific information from around the world, the American Institute for Cancer Research concluded that consuming wine, beer, and spirits may increase the risk of six cancers (including colorectal, breast, esophagus, liver, stomach and mouth).

Still, the latest study took numbers from the US Cancer Statistics database over a three-year period (2013 to 2016) to get a breakdown of patient cases and deaths across regions and states. (Don’t miss the ugly side effects of drinking alcohol every day, according to the Mayo Clinic).

On a national level, alcohol was responsible for around 75,200 cancer incidences (4.8%), as well as 18,950 (3.2%) deaths each year. More cases were recorded in New England and the western states (minus Utah), while statistics were lower in the midwestern and southern states.

Delaware ranked among the highest in terms of events (6.7%) and, along with Nevada, reported the highest number of deaths (4.5%). Utah had the lowest percentage of cases (2.9%), as well as fatalities (1.9%).

Another big takeaway from this research is that men had higher rates of cancer and alcohol-related death, and the study authors believe this is in part due to their higher levels of alcohol consumption.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the 2020-2025 Diet Guidelines for Americans recommend drinking alcohol in moderation, which is defined as two or less drinks per day for men and one or less per day. day for women. The agency reports that two in three adults who drink alcoholic beverages drink more than a moderate amount at least once a month.

The American Cancer Society agrees with these guidelines and adds that it is best not to drink alcohol. Their aim is to encourage states to prioritize cancer prevention campaigns.

“Health care providers and public health practitioners can educate the community to expand the currently limited awareness of the cancer risks of alcohol consumption,” the study’s authors said in a press release. .

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