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Alcohol-Linked Cancer Deaths Double in 31 Years

5/23/2025

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Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the U.S. surged from 11,896 in 1990 to a staggering 23,207 in 2021, with men and individuals over 55 bearing the brunt. Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference, this alarming study underscores alcohol's role as a major carcinogen, calling for immediate awareness and focused prevention strategies.

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Story summary

Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the U.S. surged from 11,896 in 1990 to a staggering 23,207 in 2021, with men and individuals over 55 bearing the brunt. Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference, this alarming study underscores alcohol's role as a major carcinogen, calling for immediate awareness and focused prevention strategies.