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Alcohol and smoking linked to higher risk of early-onset colorectal cancer, large review finds
A new meta-analysis published in *Clinical Colorectal Cancer* finds that both alcohol consumption and smoking are significant risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC). The review shows that the risk of EOCRC rises with higher alcohol use and that smoking—especially among current or ever-smokers—also increases risk, highlighting the need for targeted prevention.
AlcoholAndCancer
Jun 32 min read
4 in 10 would drink less if they knew about the link between alcohol and cancer
Four in ten people would reduce their alcohol consumption if they knew that even low amounts of alcohol increase the risk of developing cancer.
AlcoholAndCancer
May 293 min read
The IARC perspective on the effects of alcohol policies on reducing alcoholic beverage consumption
A Working Group convened by IARC reviewed evidence on the effectiveness of alcohol policy interventions in reducing population-level alcohol consumption. Sufficient evidence was found for measures such as tax increases, minimum pricing, outlet density and sale time restrictions, marketing bans, and government monopolies. These interventions support WHO's Global Strategy to reduce harmful alcohol use.
AlcoholAndCancer
May 23 min read
2024 cancer prevention recommendations in Spain: spotlight on alcohol
Alcohol is a focus in the 2024 cancer prevention update, linked to cancer risks and requiring both individual and systemic action.
AlcoholAndCancer
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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