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Alcohol increases the risk of cancer

19-Aug-2015

Key points from article :

Study of more than 100,000 adults.

clearest link was for breast cancer in women and current or ex-smokers in men.

Cancer Research UK’s recommendation: try having more alcohol-free days and swap every other drink for something soft on a night out.

The study was published in the British Medical Journal.

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Cancer Research UK

Independent cancer charity focused on saving lives through research, influence and information

NHS

UK National Health Service, publicly funded healthcare system in England

Sarah Williams

Health Partnerships Lead at Diabetes UK.

The BMJ

Publisher of more than 70 medical and allied science journals

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Cancer