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flag Cutting Australia’s alcohol use by one litre per person could reduce cancer deaths, especially in older adults, according to a new study.

flag A new study by La Trobe University finds that cutting Australia’s annual alcohol consumption by one litre per person could reduce deaths from major cancers, including upper aerodigestive tract, liver, colorectal, and breast cancers, especially among older adults. flag Using over 70 years of national data, researchers estimate the reduction could lower male upper aerodigestive tract cancer deaths by 3.6%, female breast cancer deaths by 2.3%, and male liver cancer deaths by 3.9%. flag The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, supports public health policies like higher alcohol taxes and warning labels, noting that while no alcohol level is safe for cancer risk, following Australian guidelines—no more than 10 drinks per week and four in a day—could significantly reduce harm.

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