Drinking hot tea associated with high risk of esophageal cancer

Previous studies had revealed a connection between hot tea consumption and the risk of esophageal cancer, but so far, no study had examined this badociation using a temperature of consumption of esophagus. tea measured prospectively and objectively. A new International Journal of Cancer The study met this target by tracking 50,045 people aged 40 to 75 years over a median of 10 years.

During follow-up, 317 new cases of oesophageal cancer were identified. Compared to less than 700 ml of tea per day at less than 60 ° C, consumption of 700 ml or more at a higher temperature (60 ° C or higher) was badociated with a higher risk of esophageal cancer 90%.

"Many people like to drink tea, coffee or other hot drinks." However, according to our report, drinking very hot tea can increase the risk of esophageal cancer, and so it is advisable to Wait until the hot drinks cool down before drinking, "said lead author, Dr. Farhad Islami, of the American Cancer Society.

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