ALCOHOLAND

THE

BREAST CANCER?

LINK BETWEEN

1 in 8 womenwill develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime

Every

2 minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer.

of all US cancer deaths annually are linked to alcohol.

About

3.5%

What are the RISK FACTORS for breast cancer?

GENDER

Simply being a woman is the main risk factor for developing breast cancer. This is probably because of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, which can promote breast cancer cell growth.

AGING

Your risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older

About

1 out of 8 invasive breast cancers

are found in women

younger than 45.

About

2 of 3 invasive breast cancers are found in women age

55 or older.

GENETICS

5% 10%

How many drinks for women?

3-6 drinks per week

15% chance of developing

the disease

at least 2 drinks daily

51% chance of developing

the disease

Other cancer risks of Alcohol

Alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk for

cancers of the:

Oral cavity Pharynx Esophagus

Larynx Stomach Colon

Rectum Liver Ovaries

How to reduce the risk?

Increase vitamin D intake

Maintain a diet low in fat and sugar, but high in vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and whole

grains

Avoid exposure to radiation and

environmental pollution

Don’t smoke

Exercise regularly

Limit alcohol

SOURCEShttp://www.seattletimes.com/health/study-alcohol-use-raises-risk-of-cancer-deaths/

http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-risk-factors

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237013.php

http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh25-4/263-270.htm

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