Rise in UK alcohol-related cancer deaths forecast

A new report has highlighted the growing risk of alcohol-related cancer deaths that is currently being faced by the UK.

Research by Sheffield University commissioned by Cancer Research UK has indicated that alcohol will cause around 135,000 cancer deaths over the next two decades, costing the NHS an estimated two billion pounds in treatments.

By 2035, the UK could see around 7,100 cancer deaths every year associated with alcohol if drinking trends continue to follow those seen over the last 40 years. More than 1.2 million hospital admissions for cancer will be seen over this 20-year period.

Oesophageal cancer is set to see the largest increase, followed by bowel cancer, mouth and throat cancer, breast cancer and liver cancer.

Despite this risk, a recent Cancer Research UK study showed nine in ten people are unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer.

Alison Cox, director of prevention at Cancer Research UK, said: "If we are to change the nation's drinking habits and try to mitigate the impact alcohol will have, then national health campaigns are needed to provide clear information about the health risks of drinking alcohol."

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