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BMC Public Health November 2016 PMID 27899099

Public awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer in England in 2015: a population-based survey.

Penny Buykx, Jessica Li, Lucy Gavens, Lucie Hooper, Melanie Lovatt, Elena Gomes de Matos, Petra Meier, John Holmes

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Peak: 1 in Dec 2016
across 6 sources since Dec 2016

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Dec 2016 – May 2025

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What people are saying

Several social discussions analyze the study's findings, noting that awareness was only 18% in England and comparing it to higher awareness in Australia, with comments emphasizing the need for increased education around alcohol-related cancer risks. The tone reflects concern and calls for action, highlighting the importance of media campaigns and social marketing to improve public understanding.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the study and its findings, especially emphasizing gaps in awareness and the need for social marketing.

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Posts show high engagement with the topic by highlighting statistics and comparisons across countries, indicating strong interest.

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Users reference specific research details, such as awareness percentages, and discuss implications, reflecting thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions suggest recognition of the study's potential influence on public health awareness and policy, though primarily in advocacy and informational contexts.

Abstract in brief

  • Public awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer in England in 2015 was generally low, with only 9% of respondents identifying cancer as a potential health outcome from alcohol consumption unprompted.
  • Knowledge about the connection between alcohol and specific cancers varied widely, with the highest awareness for liver cancer (73%) and the lowest for breast cancer (18%), and some misconceptions such as overestimating links to bladder, brain, and ovarian cancers.
  • Factors associated with higher awareness included being female, having higher education, and living in NorthEast England, where a media campaign increased awareness about alcohol's link to breast cancer, indicating social marketing can boost public knowledge.]
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Dr Pete Sarich
@PeteSarich · X

(2/2) For comparison: - 16% awareness in Australia in 2019 @FARE survey (https://t.co/N0Lo6AUl3h) - 18% awareness in England in 2015 (https://t.co/BAZmcFnrQ6) Breast cancer is the #1 alcohol-linked cancer in women in Australia (830+ cases/yr). Crucial that awareness is raised.

Apr 18, 2021 · 1 like · 751 followers View post →
healathome
@Healathome1 · X

https://t.co/K1hg61U7eY #booze #alcohol

Jun 30, 2020 · 1 like · 237 followers View post →
SCIENMAG
@scienmag.bsky.social · Bluesky

U.S. Public Awareness of the Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risks A recent comprehensive study published in JAMA Oncology has revealed a startling gap in public awareness regarding the correlation between alcohol consumption and cancer risk among U.S. adults. Despite mounting…

May 29, 2025 View post →
Society for the Study of Addiction
@addiction-ssa.org · Bluesky

Public awareness of the link between alcohol & cancer in England in 2015: a population-based ... http://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-016-3855-6 #bmcpublichealth

Dec 1, 2016 View post →

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SCIENMAG
@scienmag.bsky.social · Bluesky

U.S. Public Awareness of the Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risks A recent comprehensive study published in JAMA Oncology has revealed a startling gap in public awareness regarding the correlation between alcohol consumption and cancer risk among U.S. adults. Despite mounting…

May 29, 2025 View post →
Dr Pete Sarich
@PeteSarich · X

(2/2) For comparison: - 16% awareness in Australia in 2019 @FARE survey (https://t.co/N0Lo6AUl3h) - 18% awareness in England in 2015 (https://t.co/BAZmcFnrQ6) Breast cancer is the #1 alcohol-linked cancer in women in Australia (830+ cases/yr). Crucial that awareness is raised.

Apr 18, 2021 · 1 like · 751 followers View post →
healathome
@Healathome1 · X

https://t.co/K1hg61U7eY #booze #alcohol

Jun 30, 2020 · 1 like · 237 followers View post →
Society for the Study of Addiction
@addiction-ssa.org · Bluesky

Public awareness of the link between alcohol & cancer in England in 2015: a population-based ... http://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-016-3855-6 #bmcpublichealth

Dec 1, 2016 View post →