Cancer deaths linked to alcohol on the rise in the U.S.
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Yearly cancer deaths linked to alcohol have doubled in the United States over the last three decades, rising from just under 12,000 a year in 1990 to more than 23,000 a year in 2021, new research finds. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The increase was driven by deaths in men 55 and older, the study authors said. U.S. cancer deaths overall have fallen by about 35% over the same time period, according to data from the American Cancer Society.
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Main Idea: U.S. cancer deaths linked to alcohol have more than doubled in three decades, with the biggest rise among older men.
Key Points:
- New research found alcohol-related cancer deaths rose from just under 12,000 in 1990 to more than 23,000 in 2021.
- The increase was driven mostly by men age 55 and older, even as overall cancer deaths in the U.S. fell.
- The study looked at seven cancers tied to alcohol, including breast, liver, colorectal, throat, mouth, voice box, and esophageal cancers.
- Experts said alcohol is a carcinogen, or cancer-causing substance, and even small amounts can raise health risks.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
More alcohol-related cancer deaths could raise health costs, strain families, and hit older men hardest.
Positive Impact
Better warnings and lower drinking could help people cut cancer risk and prevent some deaths.
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Study co-leader whose findings and interpretation are a major part of the article.
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The study is slated for presentation at its annual meeting, making it part of the reporting context.
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Quoted expert explaining alcohol as a carcinogen and discussing public messaging.
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Cited as the source for historical alcohol consumption data in the U.S.
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Cited for its position that there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption and its carcinogen classification context.
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