New Study: Even Occasional Alcohol Boosts Oral Cancer Risk by 50%

• A new BMJ Global Health study reveals even small or occasional alcohol consumption significantly increases Buccal Mucosa Cancer risk in Indian men.
• Buccal Mucosa Cancer is an aggressive oral cancer in the cheek lining, often detected late, with most patients surviving less than 5 years.
• The study (2010-2021) in 6 Indian cancer centers analyzed 1803 cancer patients and 1903 cancer-free men, including local alcohols like Desi Daru, Tharra, and Mahua.
• Findings indicate increased risk regardless of alcohol type or quantity, proving no amount of alcohol is safe.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that not even a single drop of alcohol is safe, refuting claims of safe moderate consumption.

Why It Matters: New research confirms no amount of alcohol is safe; even occasional drinking raises oral cancer risk.