February 2015 PMID 25422909

Alcohol consumption and site-specific cancer risk: a comprehensive dose-response meta-analysis.

V Bagnardi, M Rota, E Botteri, I Tramacere, F Islami, V Fedirko, L Scotti, M Jenab, F Turati, E Pasquali, C Pelucchi, C Galeone, R Bellocco, E Negri, G Corrao

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects a high level of interest and agreement, as posts cite scientific analyses, mention specific cancer risks, and include detailed data like relative risks for certain cancers, showing active engagement with the research’s implications. Words like 'strong evidence' and references to official studies emphasize the perceived significance of the publication’s findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the link between alcohol and increased cancer risk, reflecting a general consensus supported by the cited scientific studies.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show a strong interest, with posts referencing detailed research, specific cancer types, and dose-response details, indicating engagement with the topic’s scientific and health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts range from sharing links and data to debating nuances such as moderate drinking's effects, demonstrating moderate but meaningful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Users recognize the publication's potential to influence health policies and public perceptions by emphasizing the established risks and debating the strength of evidence.

Abstract in brief

  • Alcohol consumption is linked to increased risk of several cancers including those of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, colorectum, liver, larynx, and female breast, with heavier drinking significantly raising these risks.
  • The study analyzed 572 research papers involving over 486,000 cancer cases and found a dose-dependent relationship, meaning the more alcohol consumed, the higher the cancer risk for certain types.
  • There were also some unexpected findings, such as alcohol being associated with a lower risk of Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and potential links to other cancers like melanoma, prostate, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, and lung.]

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Miguel Mediavilla Abad Ψ
@miguelmediavill · X

@DonJL86 @nefeerr En este estudio1, el consumo de alcohol se asoció con cáncer de la cavidad oral y faringe, esófago (SCC) y cáncer de mama en mujeres incluso en dosis bajas, menos de 12g/día (un vaso de vino o una cerveza) https://t.co/BDYc0aWIbK https://t.co/0Dp2PVhHxT

Jul 4, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 4,091 followers View post →
Jeroen Baert
@jbaert · X

@PhRoose Onvindbaar https://t.co/uwJkicD03e

Feb 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 30,257 followers View post →
Miguel Mediavilla Abad Ψ
@miguelmediavill · X

@beatrizcalidad @larazon_es @WHO @sanidadgob @drmiguelmarcos @GT_Alcohol_SEMI @AlcoholSociedad @JulioBasulto_DN @juan_revenga @farmagemma @Nutri_Daniel @JesusSoriaD @lauracaorsi @gominolasdpetro En cuanto al cáncer relacionado con el consumo de alcohol, en este estudio, el consumo de alcohol se asoció con cáncer de la cavidad oral y faringe, esófago (SCC) y cáncer de mama en mujeres incluso en dosis bajas, ≤ 12 g/día https://t.co/FwdEbuccUc

May 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 4,091 followers View post →
John Ehrenreich
@jehrenreich · X

@SmithDanaG @nytimes Over scary. Moderate to heavy alcohol use creates all sorts of problems. But one drink a day increases risks of some cancers only very slightly, others not at all or reduces risk. Ditto for heart disease. https://t.co/2q8rlVO0hk and https://t.co/poKATPtj5a.

Jan 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 486 followers View post →
Lynne Cotter
@lynnemargalit.bsky.social · Bluesky

Relative risk of getting oral cancer: 5.13 to 1 for heavy compared to light/non drinkers. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25422909/ #surgeongeneral #alcohol #cancer #healthpolicy

Jan 3, 2025 · 5 likes View post →
AntonioM
@saludatm · X

Oct 26, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 382 followers View post →

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OldTimerBoomer
@oldtimerboomer.bsky.social · Bluesky

J’en étais resté pour ma part à cette étude reconnue elle aussi, et qui est d’ailleurs citée pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25422909/ Il est indiscutable qu’il y a un risque, mais les graphes montrent bien qu’il existe aussi à dose zéro, et qu’ensuite il est dose-dépendant.

Sep 24, 2025 · 1 share View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

@KlinkenbijlRik Rik, hard to argue with the data. The evidence linking alcohol to cancer risk is considered strong and consistent across multiple large-scale epidemiological studies. https://t.co/DOO1R7SLkU

Jan 25, 2025 · 60,055 followers View post →
Paul Fischer
@MathProf31458 · X

@FamedCelebrity 10. Bagnardi V, Rota M, Botteri E, et al. Alcohol consumption and site-specific cancer risk: a comprehensive dose-response meta-analysis. Br J Cancer. Feb 3 2015;112(3):580-93. doi:10.1038/ bjc.2014.579

Jan 6, 2025 · 115 followers View post →
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@Reply7676238460 · X

@rwsanders @patriciamou_ https://t.co/geAzCWa5mT https://t.co/nqlNJUB48y https://t.co/fkwGeb3JuY https://t.co/Dd82tt7mU0

Jan 5, 2025 · 16 followers View post →
Lynne Cotter
@lynnemargalit.bsky.social · Bluesky

Relative risk of getting oral cancer: 5.13 to 1 for heavy compared to light/non drinkers. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25422909/ #surgeongeneral #alcohol #cancer #healthpolicy

Jan 3, 2025 · 5 likes View post →
maryam
@maryam01783792 · X

@kazmo_sarp @corriganm92 تا حایی که من دیدم و یکی از دوستان که تو نوشتن گایدلاین کانادا همکار پروژه‌ست، پرسیدم، این نزدبک‌ترین مطالعاته: https://t.co/3KFO00MLK0

May 21, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,529 followers View post →
Jeroen Baert
@jbaert · X

@PhRoose Onvindbaar https://t.co/uwJkicD03e

Feb 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 30,257 followers View post →
Chiara Lestuzzi
@CLestuzzi · X

@emanuelecat @GerardoDAmico @LaStampa @AntonellaViolaX @ChiediLeProve L'associazione tra alcol e cancro è ben definita da anni. https://t.co/XCLDVTbxKO Chi parla solo del "paradosso francese" cioè della protezione dall'infarto dei moderati bevitori fa cherry picking. Gli effetti benefici del vino non sono dovuti all'alcol ma ad altre sostanze

Jan 23, 2023 · 3 likes · 837 followers View post →
John Ehrenreich
@jehrenreich · X

@erinrpineda The reporting ignores the actual studies. One drink a day increases risks of some cancers only very slightly, others not at all or even reduces risk. Ditto for heart disease. https://t.co/YDDzLg5VrR and https://t.co/5lTcmzzEyo.

Jan 20, 2023 · 486 followers View post →
Thriftstorejunkies
@thriftymimi · X

RT @jehrenreich: @SmithDanaG @nytimes Over scary. Moderate to heavy alcohol use creates all sorts of problems. But one drink a day increase…

Jan 16, 2023 · 1 share · 752 followers View post →
John Ehrenreich
@jehrenreich · X

@SmithDanaG @nytimes Over scary. Moderate to heavy alcohol use creates all sorts of problems. But one drink a day increases risks of some cancers only very slightly, others not at all or reduces risk. Ditto for heart disease. https://t.co/2q8rlVO0hk and https://t.co/poKATPtj5a.

Jan 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 486 followers View post →
Anushree Vartak
@AnushreeSurgOnc · X

Read more at- doi:10.1038/bjc.2014.579 #breast #breakcancerawareness #beingbreastaware #breasthealth #learn #checkyourself #2023 #alcoholfree #alcohol #knowledge #mondaymantra #breasthealth #women #womenshealth #breastcancer #cancerawareness

Jan 2, 2023 · 115 followers View post →
Jesús Soria
@JesusSoriaD · X

RT @miguelmediavill: @beatrizcalidad @larazon_es @WHO @sanidadgob @drmiguelmarcos @GT_Alcohol_SEMI @AlcoholSociedad @JulioBasulto_DN @juan_…

May 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 21,767 followers View post →
Miguel Mediavilla Abad Ψ
@miguelmediavill · X

@beatrizcalidad @larazon_es @WHO @sanidadgob @drmiguelmarcos @GT_Alcohol_SEMI @AlcoholSociedad @JulioBasulto_DN @juan_revenga @farmagemma @Nutri_Daniel @JesusSoriaD @lauracaorsi @gominolasdpetro En cuanto al cáncer relacionado con el consumo de alcohol, en este estudio, el consumo de alcohol se asoció con cáncer de la cavidad oral y faringe, esófago (SCC) y cáncer de mama en mujeres incluso en dosis bajas, ≤ 12 g/día https://t.co/FwdEbuccUc

May 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 4,091 followers View post →
Hugo del Barrio
@F12kp · X

@30Compostela @any_name0123 @Nutri_Daniel @moon_hanna_tv Aumenta el riesgo de ciertos cánceres (meta análisis): https://t.co/v59YcZ3XUv

May 2, 2022 · 662 followers View post →
Mike DeFeo
@defeomike · X

@shannonlitweets @mikekelly85 @TheEthanDing https://t.co/YeBPtHGiRk https://t.co/NMPb7GCAvb https://t.co/T53ytQDZ1E

Apr 10, 2022 · 1 like · 205 followers View post →
PozoFM
@PozoFm · X

RT @miguelmediavill: @DonJL86 @nefeerr En este estudio1, el consumo de alcohol se asoció con cáncer de la cavidad oral y faringe, esófago (…

Jul 5, 2021 · 2 shares · 333 followers View post →
DonJL86
@DonJL86 · X

RT @miguelmediavill: @DonJL86 @nefeerr En este estudio1, el consumo de alcohol se asoció con cáncer de la cavidad oral y faringe, esófago (…

Jul 4, 2021 · 2 shares · 234 followers View post →
Miguel Mediavilla Abad Ψ
@miguelmediavill · X

@DonJL86 @nefeerr En este estudio1, el consumo de alcohol se asoció con cáncer de la cavidad oral y faringe, esófago (SCC) y cáncer de mama en mujeres incluso en dosis bajas, menos de 12g/día (un vaso de vino o una cerveza) https://t.co/BDYc0aWIbK https://t.co/0Dp2PVhHxT

Jul 4, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 4,091 followers View post →
Carlos Ochoa
@mrsonora2005 · X

RT @saludatm:

Oct 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 504 followers View post →
Ignacio Hernando Valle
@nachoafysalud · X

RT @saludatm:

Oct 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 5,821 followers View post →
ÁNGEL MORENO NUTRICIÓN
@ELNEW2 · X

RT @saludatm:

Oct 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 267 followers View post →
AntonioM
@saludatm · X

Oct 26, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 382 followers View post →
-No es por la edad- (Karina Rdz Q)
@karinamed83 · X

@MarvinHarris76 https://t.co/7pUbs3Abq1

Aug 3, 2020 · 1,520 followers View post →
Honorio Vergara
@HonorioVD · X

@dmanso73 @farmagemma Me llevaría horas aportar toda la evidencia científica que hay acerca de los efectos carcinogénicos del alcohol incluso en cantidades moderadas. Sirvan estos meta análisis para apoyar mis afirmaciones: https://t.co/ath4T8qFIo https://t.co/q88cwaaU0e https://t.co/IFTLYyAGzH

Jul 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 163 followers View post →