Reply to the Letter from Waddeil and Colleagues
1992
Response to Arguments on Alcohol and Cancer
Commentary
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Dr. J. Esteve
Primary Institution: IARC
Conclusion
The evidence strongly supports the causal relationship between alcohol consumption and various cancers, particularly laryngeal cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- Changes in alcohol consumption are followed by changes in cancer mortality rates.
- Epidemiologists have reached a consensus on the carcinogenicity of alcoholic beverages.
- The risk of laryngeal cancer increases with higher alcohol consumption.
Takeaway
Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of getting certain types of cancer, and this has been shown in many studies.
Limitations
The study's findings on non-smokers are based on small sample sizes, making them less reliable.
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