Planning to have a blast this Christmas and new year? Even one drink a day can raise mouth cancer risk by 50%
In India, a groundbreaking study reveals that alcohol acts as a standalone risk factor for buccal mucosa cancer. Strikingly, consuming just under one standard drink a day can increase the likelihood of developing this cancer. When mixed with tobacco, the threat multiplies, suggesting that steering clear of these substances could potentially avert over 11% of cases.
In India, a groundbreaking study reveals that alcohol acts as a standalone risk factor for buccal mucosa cancer. Strikingly, consuming just under one standard drink a day can increase the likelihood of developing this cancer. When mixed with tobacco, the threat multiplies, suggesting that steering clear of these substances could potentially avert over 11% of cases.
