ALCOHOLAND THE BREAST CANCER? LINK
BETWEEN

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%

What are the RISK FACTORS
for breast cancer?

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.

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.

GENETICS
5% 10%

How many drinks for women?

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

Other cancer risks of Alcohol

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

How to reduce the risk?

Increase vitamin D
intake

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

Avoid exposure to radiation and
environmental pollution

Don’t smoke

Exercise regularly

Limit alcohol

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
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