Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast with Andy Ramage The Link Between Alcohol & Cancer, and Why We Are So Unaware with Dr Emma Davies of Oxford University.
Jan 20, 2025
Dr. Emma Davies, a researcher at Oxford University, focuses on behavioral change regarding alcohol and mental health. She reveals the underestimated link between alcohol and cancer, stressing the need for public awareness since alcohol has been classified as a carcinogen since 1988. The conversation also tackles women's responses to the connection between alcohol and breast cancer, the rise of no and low alcohol products, and how these shifts impact health messaging and informed choices. Expect to feel empowered with knowledge to support healthier decisions!
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Lack of Awareness of Alcohol-Cancer Link
- Many people are unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer.
- This lack of awareness is partly due to successful marketing and lobbying by the alcohol industry.
Alcohol and Cancer
- Alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer, including breast cancer.
- Around 10% of breast cancer cases are linked to alcohol consumption.
Communicating Alcohol-Cancer Risks
- A study with women revealed mixed feelings about communicating alcohol-cancer risks.
- Women with breast cancer favored stronger warnings, while others wanted more data and personalized risk information.