Reference summary — not medical advice or a personal risk estimate.
Alcoholic beverages
Any beverage containing ethanol. IARC Group 1 for oral, oesophageal, liver, breast and colorectal cancer.
Also known as: beer, wine, spirits, liquor
IARC-classified factors documented in this product
- Exposure from · Source: IARC
Direct IARC Group 1 classification; risk begins at low doses.
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