Why drinking less is better when it comes to breast cancer risk
In today’s culture, alcohol is often seen as a way to unwind, celebrate, or connect with others. However, there’s another side to the story, one that does not get as much attention: alcohol consumption is a well-documented risk factor for breast cancer. Even low alcohol consumption increases risk A major meta-analysis published in The Lancet Oncology found that drinking just one alcoholic beverage per day increases the risk of breast cancer by 7-10%. TIPS TO REDUCE ALCOHOL INTAKE While quitting alcohol entirely is a personal decision, the key takeaway is that less is better when it comes to breast cancer risk. Here are a few ways to reduce the impact without completely giving up social drinking: Limit your intake: Most health organisations recommend no more than one drink per day for women, but if you have other risk factors—such as a family history of breast cancer—you may want to drink even less or stop altogether.
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