A recent report from the American Association for Cancer Research revealed an alarming increase in the incidence of breast and colorectal cancer among adults under age 50, suggesting that the alcohol consumption could be a key factor.
Despite advances in treatments that have improved survival, the appearance of certain cancers has increased, especially among the youths.
The report highlights that approximately 40% of all cancers are related to modifiable risk factors, and recommends reducing alcohol consumptionas well as adopting a healthier lifestyle in general.
This recommendation arises in a context where the supposed benefits of moderate consumption of alcoholwhich was historically considered protective against cardiovascular diseases.
Scientists link alcohol consumption to increased cancer cases in young people
Previous research has shown that the alcohol increases the risk of several types of cancerincluding those of breast, liver and colorectal. A recent study also indicates that people who consume alcoholeven in moderate ways, experience mortality rates due to cancer higher.
However, public knowledge about this risk is limited; for example, Less than a third of young women are aware of the connection between alcohol and breast cancer, as detailed in its report by The New York Times.
Between 2010 and 2019cancer rates have increased significantly among young adults, with notable growth in the early colorectal cancerAuthorities are urging awareness campaigns and labelling of alcohol products to better inform the public about the associated risks.
The relationship between alcohol and cancer is complexaffecting the gut microbiome and altering hormones such as estrogen, which contributes to the development of diseases. In addition, it has been shown that alcohol consumption during the pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood leukemia in offspring, adding a new dimension to public health concerns about alcohol consumption.
Source: Ambito
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