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Alcohol is a major modifiable risk factor for breast cancer in women; an estimated 4.4% of new cases worldwide and nearly 10% of all breast cancer‐related deaths are attributable to alcohol consumption. In Australia, 6.6% of cases in post‐menopausal women and about 18% of breast cancer‐related deaths are attributable to alcohol consumption.

However, it is concerning that awareness of this risk is low, particularly as increased risk is now associated with substantially lower alcohol consumption levels than those previously deemed safe.

This MJA research shares more.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain key components of the research.
2. List main findings.
3. Assess the effectiveness of alcohol intervention to improve awareness.

Details

Author: Jasmin Grigg, Victoria Manning, Darren Lockie, Michelle Giles, Robin J Bell, Peta Stragalinos, Chloe Bernard, Christopher J Greenwood, Isabelle Volpe, Liam Smith, Peter Bragge and Dan I Lubman

Article Type: Research