Association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer incidence and prognosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed

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Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer (BC) incidence, showing a dose-dependent relationship.
Light, intermediate, and heavy alcohol consumption levels were all linked to higher BC incidence, with heavy consumption showing the highest risk (RR 1.52).
No significant association was found between alcohol consumption and breast cancer recurrences or breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS).
Light and intermediate alcohol consumption were associated with slightly improved overall survival (OS) in BC patients.
The meta-analysis included 37 studies with over 2.5 million women, providing robust evidence on the topic.
The study highlights the public health implications of alcohol consumption in relation to breast cancer risk.

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