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French National Cancer Institute publishes Nutrition report linking alcohol and cancer

The report, published on 17 February 2009, states that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is associated to an increase in risks of following types of cancer: mouth, pharynx and larynx, oesophagus, colorectal, breast and liver. The risk of developing these types of cancer increase even at low levels of alcohol consumption, starting at one glass per day.

Alcohol as a risk factor
The effect depends on the total quantity of alcohol consumed, rather than the type of alcoholic beverage. In response to the question: “ Does red wine have a protective effect against cancer?” (p:47), the brochure answers: “ No, quite on the contrary. No alcoholic beverage, including wine, has a protective effect against cancer (…). The crucial factor is the quantity of alcohol consumed. It is important to stress that, in terms of the prevention of cancers, the consumption of alcohol and notably wine, is not advised.”

Alcohol attributable fraction of cancers and cancer deaths
“In 2007, the alcohol attributable fraction of cancers was estimated at 10.8% for men, and 4.5% for women in 2000 (lARC 2007)”. An abridged version of the IARC report was published in September 2007 under the tile “ Causes of Cancer in France: New Scientific Evidence”.

Conclusions and Recommendations of the National Cancer Institute
- The consumption of alcoholic beverages of any type is not advised.
- Regular alcohol consumption is risky.
- Individuals should seek help if they are experiencing problems with their alcohol consumption
- Children and pregnant women should no consume alcoholic beverages.

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