India, June 3 -- A new study by researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington has provided one of the most detailed analyzes so far on how alcohol affects health.
The researchers reviewed data from 843 studies published up to 2023 and used a special method that focuses on the most cautious conclusions supported by the evidence. Each health outcome was then given a rating from 0 to 5 stars based on the strength and consistency of the findings.
The study found that alcohol was linked to a higher risk of all 10 types of cancer examined. The risk generally increased as people drank more. Even drinking less than one standard drink a day (under 10 grams of pure alcohol) was associated with...