This Advisory describes the scientific evidence for the causal link between alcohol consumption and increased risk for at least seven different types of cancer, including breast (in women), colorectum, esophagus, voice box, liver, mouth, and throat. The Advisory also helps to better inform the public of this relationship and offers key recommendations to reduce alcohol-related cancers.
Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk: Key Data
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Cancer cases worldwide attributable to alcohol consumption in 2020 graphic
Less than half of Americans are aware that alcohol consumption increases cancer risk graphic
Consuming alcohol increases the risk of developing at least 7 types of cancer graphic
Four ways alcohol can cause cancer graphic
Higher alcohol consumption increases alcohol-related cancer risk in women and men graphic
Higher alcohol consumption increases breast cancer risk in women graphic
Additional Resources
Lifeline Resources
Rethinking Drinking and Check Your Drinking
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s Rethinking Drinking initiative offers ways to evaluate your drinking and decide whether and how to make a change. In addition, CDC offers a free, interactive tool for you to check your drinking and get personalized feedback (in English and Spanish). Additionally, there are some individuals – PDF who should not drink at all.
“Talk. They Hear You.”
SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign offers tips on how to talk to children and youth about alcohol.