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Pass on that last call for alcohol.

By Lisa Fayed, About.com

Updated: May 7, 2006

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Studies show that women who have at least one alcoholic drink a day greatly increase their risk factor for cancer. Same goes for men who drink at least two.

If you drink, drink in moderation. Of course, the best defense would be not to drink at all. Your body will thank you!

Drinking Excessive Amounts of Alcohol Increases Your Risk Factor For:
  • Oral Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Laryngeal Cancer
  • Pharyngeal Cancer


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