What You Need to Know about Preventing...
Cancers of the Mouth, Pharynx and Larynx
What’s the Evidence?
There is convincing evidence that alcoholic drinks increase risk of developing these types of cancer. This is one of the reasons AICR recommends limiting alcoholic drinks to two drinks a day for men and one for women. ( When alcohol is combined with tobacco, risk increases even higher.)
Diets high in fruits and non-starchy vegetables probably reduce your chances of developing cancer of the mouth, pharynx and larynx. This is one of the reasons AICR recommends eating at least five portions a day of a variety of vegetables and fruits.
How Preventable are Cancers of the Mouth, Pharynx and Larynx?
AICR experts estimate that following the above advice could prevent an impressive sixty-three percent of these cancers in the US every year.
That's over 33,000 cases each year. (Based on 2012 incidence figures.)
What the Panel’s Judgments Mean
Convincing
strong, consistent and unlikely to change in the future
Probable
compelling but not quite strong or consistent enough to be "convincing"
Limited Evidence – Suggestive
too limited for a grade of "probable", but a general consistency in the data
Limited Evidence – No Conclusion
too inconsistent or insufficient for a definitive grade
Substantial Effect on Risk Unlikely
enough evidence to rule out a connection
Published on June 6, 2012
