National Cancer awareness day 2024: National Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated every year on 7 November to increase awareness about a deadly disease like cancer and for its prevention. At the same time, World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 4 February, the purpose of both these days is to increase awareness about prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer. In such a situation, today on the occasion of World Cancer Day, we tell you how much the risk of cancer can increase by drinking alcohol and which cancers it can trigger.
Does drinking alcohol increase the risk of cancer?
It has been proven in research that drinking alcohol daily can significantly increase the risk of cancer. Alcohol consumption is especially associated with cancer of the mouth, throat, stomach, liver and intestines and consuming it in excess can make these organs vulnerable to cancer.
Risk of cancer may increase by 20% to 50%
According to a research, the risk of cancer can increase by 20% to 50% in people who drink alcohol daily. This risk also depends on the amount of alcohol the person drinks daily.
chemicals present in alcohol
Alcohol contains ethanol and some chemicals which get converted into acetaldehyde in the body. This is a carcinogenic chemical, which can give rise to skin cancer.
Consuming drinks with an unhealthy diet
Most people consume alcohol with fried foods, which are called snacks. The combination of both can further increase the risk of cancer.
smoking with alcohol
In people who consume both alcohol and cigarettes, the risk of cancer can increase manifold, due to this, the chances of getting cancer of the mouth and throat are highest.
Experts’ opinion
Experts believe that consuming alcohol increases the risk of cancer. But if you consume alcohol, then limit it and also get your health checkups done regularly, so that cancer and other diseases can be diagnosed in time.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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