Cancer Epidemiol

Alcohol consumption linked to cancer incidence in a dose-response relationship

December 31, 2025

Both frequency and quantity of alcohol use—including at moderate consumption levels—were linked to increased cancer incidence, according to this systematic review of 62 studies in U.S. adults. Impact was seen across a spectrum of consumption levels, with risks rising along with increased frequency and volume. Alcohol use was identified as a risk factor for colorectal, breast, and liver cancers, among other types. Comorbidities such as smoking, obesity, and liver disease were associated with elevated cancer risk in alcohol users.

Source:

Abraham I, et al. (2025, December). Cancer Epidemiol. A systematic review on the risk of developing cancer and frequency of alcohol consumption behaviors in US adults. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41237687/