Alcohol and cancer.

Authors

  • C Sofia Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra.
  • D de Freitas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2429

Abstract

After calling attention to the serious problem that alcoholism represents in Portugal, the authors develop some considerations about the role of chronic alcoholism as a risk factor for certain anatomic localizations of cancer, especially of the esophagus. Thus, from this point of view, chronic alcoholism, when integrated in a socioprofessional context of cancer hazard and/or in a spectrum of environmental/dietetic agents which are a potential inducer of carcinogenesis, could exert a promoter or cocarcinogen effect. Finally, the importance of primary prevention is stressed.

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Sofia C, de Freitas D. Alcohol and cancer. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1997 May 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];10(5):373-9. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2429

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Arquivo Histórico