Drinking excessive alcohol can contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer. Alcohol contains a lot of calories that can lead to excess weight, which in turn can increase our risk of breast cancer.

1. ALCOHOLAND
THE
BREAST CANCER?
LINK BETWEEN

2. 1in 8women
will 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%

3. What are the RISK FACTORS for breast cancer?

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. GENETICS
5% 10%

7. How many drinks for women?

8. 3-6 drinks per week
15%
chance of developing
the disease
at least 2 drinks daily
51%
chance of developing
the disease

9. Other cancer risks of Alcohol

10. Alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk for
cancers of the:
Oral cavity Pharynx Esophagus
Larynx Stomach Colon
Rectum Liver Ovaries

11. How to reduce the risk?

12. Increase vitamin D
intake

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

14. Avoid exposure to
radiation and
environmental pollution

15. Don’t smoke

16. Exercise regularly

17. Limit alcohol

18. SOURCES
http://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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