It is strongly believed in the UK that alcohol plays a major role in the development of cancer. It has come to light that the use of alcohol leads to 13,000 cancer cases every year. The research is believed to be a part of the European Prospective Investigation of Cancer, one of the largest ever studies into the links between diet and cancer.

The study has revealed that one in 10 cancer cases in men and one in 33 in women could be caused by dinking.

For the study, researchers analyzed data from eight European countries that included more than 3,60,000 men and woman who were aged between 35 and 70.

During the study, it was observed that around 17% of bowel cancer cases among man were associated with their drinking habits whereas in women the percentage was as low as 4%. It has also come to light that women who drink are at the risk of developing breast cancer.

Researchers have concluded that drinking more than recommended alcohol limits is responsible for the majority of cancer cases, although for some people even a small consumption may increase the risk. The study has disclosed that 24g of alcohol on a daily basis leads to 18% cancer cases in men where as in women only 12g of alcohol can lead to cancer.

Naomi Allen, a Cancer Research UK-funded Epidemiologist based at Oxford University, said, “This research supports existing evidence that alcohol causes cancer and that the risk increases even with drinking moderate amounts”.