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Alcohol-Linked Cancer Deaths in U.S. Double Over Three Decades, New Study Reveals

Unpublished findings presented at ASCO show significant increases in mortality, particularly among men aged 55 and older, and renew calls for cancer warning labels on alcohol.

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Overview

  • Research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology confirms U.S. alcohol-related cancer deaths rose from nearly 12,000 in 1990 to over 23,000 in 2021.
  • Men aged 55 and older experienced the sharpest increase, with alcohol-related cancer deaths rising by 70% for men compared to 15% for women.
  • The study focused on seven cancers linked to alcohol, with liver, colorectal, and esophageal cancers identified as the deadliest overall.
  • The findings bolster a January 2025 U.S. Surgeon General advisory advocating for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
  • Alcohol, classified as a Group-1 carcinogen since 1987, continues to be underrecognized as a cancer risk compared to tobacco, despite its significant public health impact.