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Drinking patterns, alcoholic beverage types, and esophageal cancer risk in Africa: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
Generous drinking of alcoholic beverages may spur the development of esophageal cancer in men and women.
This study compared the incidence of esophageal cancer between consumers and non-consumers of alcoholic beverages. Researchers performed a meticulous meta-analysis on data and evidence compiled from 758,203 studies conducted mainly in Africa.
Researchers noted that esophageal cancer occurred at a high rate among participants who enjoying taking alcohol on a regular basis. This study documented that fondness for alcoholic beverages may favor the development of esophageal cancer.
Research Summary Information
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2023
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Eugene Jamot Ndebia , Gabriel Tchuente Kamsu
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Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa.
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