Alcohol-linked cancer's toll extends far beyond the liver, with deaths rising across age groups

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A study reports that alcohol-linked cancer deaths in the U.S. have doubled from 1990 to 2023, affecting various age groups beyond liver cancer. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of alcohol-related cancer deaths in men ages 20–54, while breast cancer is predominant in women, with increases also noted in esophageal and pancreatic cancers.

Alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the U.S. doubled between 1990 and 2023, a new study found. The study also revealed that alcohol-linked cancer deaths are not limited to older adults or liver cancer. Among adults ages 20–54, colorectal cancer was the leading alcohol-attributable cancer death in men, while breast cancer ranked first in women. The study also showed a growing burden from colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic and other cancers.