Alcohol Drinking and Total Cancer Risk: An Evaluation Based on a Systematic Review of Epidemiologic Evidence among the Japanese Population

Inoue, Manami; Wakai, Kenji; Nagata, Chisato; Mizoue, Tetsuya; Tanaka, Keitaro; Tsuji, Ichiro; Tsugane, Shoichiro

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“…A significant difference in risk on females compared to males is also noted. Other authors (Inoue et al, 2007) found no relationship between alcohol consumption and increased risk for the development of cancer in women. These studies also report that the risk becomes greater in individuals who consume alcohol and tobacco simultaneously (Inoue et al, 2007;Bagnardi et al, 2011).…”

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“…Other authors (Inoue et al, 2007) found no relationship between alcohol consumption and increased risk for the development of cancer in women. These studies also report that the risk becomes greater in individuals who consume alcohol and tobacco simultaneously (Inoue et al, 2007;Bagnardi et al, 2011). However, even though alcohol and tobacco are factors that act synergistically, ensuring the increased risk, alcohol is considered an independent risk factor for many types of cancer (Pelucchi et al, 2006).…”

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Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Cancer: a Systematic Literature Review

Menezes¹,

Bergmann²,

Thuler³

2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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This study aimed to discuss the consumption of alcohol as a risk factor for major cancers. We performed a search in the PubMed database, using the following inclusion criteria: meta-analysis published in English in the last 10 years that addressed the relationship between alcohol and the risk of developing cancer. The results indicate that moderate to heavy consumption of alcohol increases the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, esophagus, stomach, larynx, colorectum, central nervous system, pancreas, breast and prostate. This review did not find any association between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of cancers of the lung, bladder, endometrium and ovary. It was also observed that alcohol consumption may be inversely related to thyroid cancer. Our systematic review has confirmed consumption of alcohol as a risk factor for the development of several types of cancer. Research (2007) report that there is convincing evidence linking the consumption of alcoholic beverages to cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, breast and bowel, the latter being only in men. In addition, there is a likely relationship between the consumption of alcoholic beverages and an increased risk of colon cancer and liver cancer in women.The preparation of this systemic review study is based on these considerations, with the aim of discussing the association between alcohol consumption and the main types of cancer. The expected contribution is the disclosure of consolidated information about this possible risk ratio, contributing to the establishment of strategies to prevent the occurrence of cancer. Materials and MethodsWe performed a systematic literature review of metaanalysis that was conducted to evaluate the association between alcohol consumption and cancer.The publications were identified in the PubMed bibliographic database, and used the following keywords: cancer, alcohol and meta-analysis. The first two were used as words that appeared on the title and the latter as the type of study chosen. We chose to establish a period of 10 years Raquel Ferreira de Menezes et al

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confidence: 87%

Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Cancer: a Systematic Literature Review

Menezes¹,

Bergmann²,

Thuler³

2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…This project was conducted in parallel with systematic reviews of the relevant literature 11. Topics for the pooled analysis were determined from discussions of the scientific evidence and public health implications 12 13.…”

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Impact of alcohol intake on total mortality and mortality from major causes in Japan: a pooled analysis of six large-scale cohort studies

Inoue¹,

Nagata

Tsuji³

et al. 2010

J Epidemiol Community Health

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“…With regard to the association between alcohol intake and cancer, even when moderate, alcohol intake is shown to be associated with an increased risk of cancer in studies conducted in Japan and abroad . In the IARC report, alcohol intake was identified as a factor promoting carcinogenesis in the oral cavity, the pharynx, the esophagus, the colon, the liver, and the breast .…”

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Report of the Japan Diabetes Society/Japanese Cancer Association joint committee on diabetes and cancer

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In recent years, diabetes has been shown to be associated with cancer risk, and this has led to a joint committee being formed, enlisting experts from the Japan Diabetes Society and the Japanese Cancer Association to address this issue. Epidemiological data in Japan provides evidence to demonstrate that diabetes is associated with increased risk for cancers, especially colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancers. The mechanisms through which diabetes is assumed to promote oncogenesis include insulin resistance and associated hyperinsulinemia, hyperglycemia, and inflammation. Common risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cancer include aging, male sex, obesity, physical inactivity, inappropriate diet (excessive red/processed meat intake, inadequate vegetable/fruit/dietary fiber intake), excessive alcohol drinking, and smoking. Given that inappropriate diet/exercise, smoking and excessive alcohol drinking are common risk factors for diabetes and cancer, diet/exercise therapy, smoking cessation and alcohol moderation may be associated with decreased risk for cancer in diabetic patients. There is as yet limited evidence as to whether any particular antidiabetic agents may influence cancer risk.

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Alcohol Drinking and Total Cancer Risk: An Evaluation Based on a Systematic Review of Epidemiologic Evidence among the Japanese Population

Abstract: We conclude that there is convincing evidence that alcohol drinking increases the risk of total cancer in the Japanese population, specifically among heavy drinking men.

Cited by 12 publications

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Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Cancer: a Systematic Literature Review

Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Cancer: a Systematic Literature Review

Impact of alcohol intake on total mortality and mortality from major causes in Japan: a pooled analysis of six large-scale cohort studies

Report of the Japan Diabetes Society/Japanese Cancer Association joint committee on diabetes and cancer

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