2 or more alcoholic drinks a day linked to 91% higher colorectal cancer risk

• Factors such as a diet high in processed meat and low in fiber, obesity, and physical inactivity have been linked to colorectal cancer risk.
• A recent study found that consistently drinking large amounts of alcohol and larger averages for lifetime alcohol consumption might also increase the risk for colorectal cancer.
• The results suggest another possible danger related to the heavy use of alcohol throughout one’s life.

Research continues to unfold regarding colorectal cancer and its relationship to alcohol use. A study published in the journal Cancer looked at how lifetime drinking relates to the risk of developing colorectal cancer, an area that has not seen as much focus.

The findings indicated that heavy lifetime drinking and heavy drinking in general may increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

Hence, the study suggests that quitting drinking may decrease the risk for non-advanced colorectal adenomas, highlighting a possible benefit of stopping alcohol consumption.