Does Alcohol Consumption Cause Breast Cancer Among Women?

Does Alcohol Consumption Cause (THE EVIDENCE MIGHT SHOCK YOU) Breast Cancer among Women? There are many studies showing an increased risk of breast cancer among women with a higher consumption of alcohol. But what about women who only consume 3 to 6 drinks per week? Are they at risk? HOW MANY DRINKS INCREASE RISK AND HOW MUCH ? Moderate Alcohol Consumption During Adulit Life, Drinking Patterns and Breast Cancer Risk WOMEN WHO DO NOT WOMEN WHO DRINK 3 TO 6 DRINKS PER WEEK WOMEN WHO DRINK 6 TO 19 DRINKS PER WEEK WOMEN WHO DRINK OVER 19 DRINKS PER WEEK DRINK 1 1.15 1.22 1.51 RELATIVE RISK REALITIVE RISK REALITIVE RISK REALTIVE RISK Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer by Alcohol Intake Increased Percentage of Risk O 3-6 O 6-13 O 13-19 1.60 1.51 19+ 16% 1.20 1.22 1.20 25% 1.15 1.00 0.80 19% 0.40 20% 20% 0.00 3-6 6-13 13-19 19+ Drinks Per Week Low Levels of alcohol consumption were associated with a small increase in breast cancer risk, with the most consistent measure being cumalaitve alcohol intake throughout adult life. SOURCE http://www.ama-assn.org/ama Inspire Malibu www.InspireMalibu.com Relative Risk Factor