Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths in U.S. Double Since 1990, Impacting Younger Adults
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A new study has found that alcohol‑attributable cancer deaths in the United States have doubled between 1990 and 2023. The increase is not confined to older adults or to liver cancer, traditionally viewed as the primary alcohol‑related malignancy, indicating a broader and growing public‑health challenge.
Among adults aged 20 to 54, the leading alcohol‑related cancer death differs by sex: colorectal cancer tops the list for men, while breast cancer is the foremost cause for women. The analysis also documents rising mortality from colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic and several other cancers linked to alcohol consumption, underscoring an expanding burden across multiple cancer types.
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