Cancer deaths in U.S. fell by 33% in 30 years, but alcohol remains a lesser-known risk factor
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
New York cancer death rates plummet, biggest drop among Black residents
The biggest decline was among non-Hispanic Black residents. Their cancer death rate dropped from 245.1 to 124, a 49.4% reduction. Black New Yorkers now have a lower rate than non-Hispanic whites, at 128.8, and non-Hispanic American Indians, 150.9, but higher than Hispanics, 93, and non-Hispanic Asians, 81.5.
Deep Links Between Alcohol and Cancer Are Described in New Report
Increased alcohol intake in mid- to late-adulthood also worsens the risk. Alcohol has adverse effects on the microbiome, the collection of bacteria, fungi and viruses that live on and inside our bodies, Dr. Figueiredo said. Drinking alters gut bacteria, which can play a role in the growth and spread of cancers.
New research highlighting the link between alcohol and cancer rates
Excessive alcohol use may be one factor behind an increase in at least six types of cancers, according to the American Association for Cancer Research.
Report: Cancer deaths have dropped, but alcohol is factor in new cases
Scientific advances helped avert 4.1 million deaths from cancer in the 30 years between 1991 and 2021 according to a new report, but the disease continues to be a public health challenge.
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