Alcohol: A Major Risk Factor for Cancer
Received Date: Aug 04, 2025 / Published Date: Aug 29, 2025
Abstract
Alcohol consumption is a confirmed risk factor for various cancers, with risk increasing with intake. Acetaldehyde, an ethanol metabolite, is a carcinogen causing DNA damage. Combined alcohol and tobacco use synergistically elevates cancer risk, especially in the upper aerodigestive tract. Different beverage types and drinking patterns influence risk. Even moderate consumption poses risks, particularly for breast and colorectal cancers. Molecular mechanisms involve DNA adducts and genomic instability. Public health interventions to reduce alcohol consumption are vital for cancer prevention.
Keywords: Alcohol Consumption脥戮 Cancer Risk脥戮 Acetaldehyde脥戮 Carcinogenesis脥戮 DNA Damage脥戮 Tobacco Smoking脥戮 Breast Cancer脥戮 Colorectal Cancer脥戮 Liver Cancer脥戮 Public Health Interventions
Citation: Malhotra P (2025) Alcohol: A Major Risk Factor for Cancer. acp 09: 294 Doi: 10.4172/2472-0429.1000294
Copyright: © 2025 Pooja Malhotra This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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