Drinking hot beverages is not associated with risk of oesophageal cancers in a Western population
2001
Hot Beverages and Oesophageal Cancer Risk
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Terry P, Lagergren J, Wolk A, Nyrén O
Primary Institution: Karolinska Institutet
Hypothesis
Does drinking hot beverages increase the risk of oesophageal cancers?
Conclusion
Drinking very hot beverages does not increase the risk of oesophageal cancers.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found no increased risk for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
- The study found no increased risk for oesophageal adenocarcinoma.
- The study found no increased risk for gastric cardia adenocarcinoma.
Takeaway
Drinking hot drinks doesn't make you more likely to get throat cancer.
Methodology
A nationwide population-based case-control study was performed.
Participant Demographics
The study was conducted in a Western population, specifically in Sweden.
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